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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How many episodes does Healthy Illness have?

The podcast currently has 163 episodes available.

Healthy Illness episodes:

July 06, 2026Mindfulness + Medication: Choosing Prevention Over Crisis
Ep. 159 Is it time to go back on antidepressants? Kelly Marie gets real about why she made the decision to restart medication after years without it and why choosing support is never a sign of failure.
Key Takeaways:
How to recognize when your mental health is beginning to slip.

Why being proactive is easier than recovering from a crisis.

The role medication can play alongside CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and boundaries.

Why your healing journey doesn't have to look like anyone else's.
If you've been quietly asking yourself, "Should I go back on meds?" this conversation may be exactly what you needed to hear.

Resources:
Register for Mindful AF Free Webinar at www.FrontSeatLife.com/events
Every 1st Monday 7pm - 8pm est
Dial 988 if you’re in a mental health crisis
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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June 30, 2026Feeling Triggered? How to Pause, Process & Protect your Peace
Ep. 158 Not every trigger leads to a panic attack. Sometimes it's the tone of someone's voice. Being ignored. A comment that hits a little too close to home. Or that familiar feeling that makes your heart race before your brain has time to catch up.
In this episode of Healthy Illness, we're talking about what I call soft triggers—the everyday emotional reactions that can quietly damage our relationships, careers, and peace of mind if we don't learn how to recognize them.
I'll share some of my own personal triggers and walk you through a simple strategy to pause, process, and protect your peace before your emotions take over.
Because healing isn't about pretending you don't get triggered. It's about making sure your triggers don't make your decisions for you
Resources
Dial 988 for immediate mental health support
Register for Mindful AF Free Webinar at www.FrontSeatLife.com/events
Every 1st Monday 7pm - 8pm est

🎙️ 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
Tools for Managing Soft Triggers
Name the thing. Identify exactly what triggered your emotional response instead of reacting on autopilot.

Take up space. Use a physical grounding technique—a worry stone, pen, stress ball, fidget tool, or simply rubbing your hands together—to redirect your focus.

Practice deep breathing. A quick inhale followed by a slow, intentional exhale helps calm your nervous system before responding.

Shift your mindset. Move from "Why did they say that?" to "How do I want to respond?" Give yourself permission to pause before speaking.

Respond with intention. You don't have to address everything immediately. Sometimes the healthiest response is to revisit the conversation once you've had time to process.

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21min
June 22, 2026 End of the Soft Girl Era
Ep 257 The Soft Girl Era is over. Now what? Kelly Marie explores what comes after the trend of girlie aesthetics, luxury, or living a carefree life.
For Kelly, the Soft Girl Era became a personal journey of learning how to extend grace to herself in the same way she extends it to everyone else.
Embracing simple acts of self-care, she shares how keeping her nails done became a daily reminder to slow down, be intentional, and move through life with greater mindfulness.
This conversation is for anyone who has been hard on themselves, carrying the weight of impossible expectations, or struggling to celebrate their own progress.
The trend may be fading, but the practice of giving yourself grace is timeless.
Register for Mindful AF Free Webinar at www.FrontSeatLife.com/events
Every 1st Monday of the Month 7pm - 8pm est

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
🔐 Add this show to your collection on Pandora.
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18min
June 01, 2026 What Keeps You Up at Night?
Ep. 156 You have got to clock out, mentally as well as psychically so that you can get back to work the next day refreshed!
Host Kelly Marie explores the power of rest and its critical role in mental health and wellness. She explains why nothing about her work keeps her up at night and discusses the importance of maintaining good sleep hygiene to enhance productivity and health.
Kelly addresses themes of health equity, community empowerment, and navigating personal and professional boundaries. She also reflects on creating new baselines in public health, emphasizing the importance of doing one's part in a larger mission.
Tune in for insights on balancing life's demands while prioritizing rest as a form of resistance and self-care

Register for Mindful AF Free Webinar at www.FrontSeatLife.com/events

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
📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife
FB @‌thefrontseatlife
Email [email protected]

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26min
May 25, 2026 Safely Share Your Story | 5 Step Framework
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.
Check out
Kelly Marie Featured Story Magazine | Buffalo Healthy Living

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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 📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife
FB @‌thefrontseatlife, Email [email protected]

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25min
May 18, 2026 Pause Before You Panic | 3 Quick Tips to Manage Anxiety
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,
Register for Mindful AF Free Webinar at www.FrontSeatLife.com/events

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 📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife
FB @‌thefrontseatlife, Email [email protected]

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21min
May 11, 2026 Holding Grief & Gratitude at the Same Time
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.

Register for Mindful AF Free Webinar at www.FrontSeatLife.com/events
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]

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17min
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
🔗 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
#HealthyIllnessPodcast #SoftGirlEra #MentalHealthAwareness #BlackMentalHealth #SelfCareIsntSelfish #FrontSeatLife #KellyMarie #HealingOutLoud #MindfulLiving #PodcastForHealing #BuffaloHealthyLiving #Magazine

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18min
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
🔐 Add this show to your collection on Pandora.
💪 Support the Show with a one-time donation on PayPal

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14min
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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27min

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How many episodes does Healthy Illness have?

The podcast currently has 163 episodes available.

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