Ep. 155 Learn how to share your personal story while maintaining mental well-being in this episode of the Healthy Wellness Podcast with Kelly Marie. Kelly shares a five-step framework, STORY, for crafting personal narratives: keep it Short, make it Trauma-free, ensure it's Ours to tell, keep it Relevant, and check if you're emotionally Ready to share.

Discover techniques for building healthier relationships and the importance of mindful storytelling in various contexts.

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Ep. 154 Not every problem is yours to solve! Step back, take a breath and let's get Mindful AF with 3 simple, effective techniques to manage stress anxiety and pressure.

From her “Go Slow” breathing technique to a grounding exercise you can literally do in public without anyone noticing, this conversation is designed to help you regulate in real time — not three days after the breakdown.

Because sometimes peace starts with one powerful question:
“Is this even my business to carry?”

And if you’ve been craving a safe space to slow down consistently,

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Ep. 153 As Buffalo approaches the anniversary of the May 14th Tops shooting on the heels of Mother’s Day week, many are carrying grief, gratitude, trauma, and resilience all at once.

In this heartfelt episode of Healthy Illness, Kelly Marie reflects on the emotional weight this season holds for the Black community while exploring mental health, racial trauma, motherhood, healing, and hope.

Through honest conversation and mindfulness-centered encouragement, she reminds listeners that healing isn’t linear — and that more than one emotion can exist at the same time. If you’ve been trying to stay strong while processing heavy emotions, this episode will make you feel seen.

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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.”

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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.

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“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.

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https://www.calmingnaturedoula.com/

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Ep. 150 This one plant might help you breathe again.

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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.

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

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