On this episode of Jennifer from the Block I spoke with myself.... again. 

I am here to talk about how anything and everything you are feeling or going through is valid. I am so quick to validate the feelings of others but do not give myself that same care when it comes to my own feelings. So, I decided to talk about it. 

Listen & Enjoy: Your Feelings are Valid 

On this episode of Jennifer from the Block I spoke with Whitney Avey. Whitney is a mother, wife, veteran and my cousin. 

Whitney served 4 1/2 year in the United States Air Force and asked to come onto the podcast to talk about the stigma around mental health in the military. Whitney shares some stories about people she served with and also overcoming her own fears about seeking help when she was constantly told not to. 

Listen & Enjoy: No Job is Ever Worth Your Life 

On this episode of Jennifer from the Block I spoke with Addie Stewart. Addie is middle school Language Arts Teacher. 

Addie reached out a couple of months ago wanting to come onto the podcast to talk about the importance of going to therapy, and breaking down the stigma around seeking help for mental health. She will not only talk about why therapy has been important to her but also some of her own struggles throughout her mental health journey. 

Listen & Enjoy: Let's Talk Therapy

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On this episode of Jennifer from the Block I spoke with Shelby Blondeaux. Shelby is a Certified Nursing  Assistant at a local hospital, and current nursing student. 

Shelby talks about some of the difficulties of being a healthcare professional during a pandemic, and how she struggled to find time to take care of herself. In addition to the pandemic this past year, she also lost one of the closest people in her life. 

Listen & Enjoy: Self Care is Lost in Healthcare 

On this episode of Jennifer from the Block I spoke with myself.... 

I am here to talk about where I have been the past month and why I needed a break.

Listen & Enjoy: Mental Health Break 

On this episode of Jennifer from the Block I spoke with Cole Newman. Cole shares his story from when he was placed on a mandatory psychiatric hold at a local mental health facility. 

He also sheds light on some of the holes and failures within the system. Going to a mental hospital is nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed by and Cole hopes that in sharing his story it will empower others to seek help. 

There is a certain stigma attached to being a patient in a mental hospital and Cole hopes to break that.

On this episode of Jennifer from the Block I spoke with Kaitlyn Carrier. Kaitlyn talks about navigating the world of dating after getting out of a long term relationship. 

We talk about the ups and downs of dating apps and how important finding yourself is before finding someone else. 

Back by popular demand. On this episode of Jennifer from the Block I brought back Cindy Bandow. 

Bandow breaks down the foundation for her mantra “Be a Good Human”. We both express some of our opinions on current events and Bandow opens up about her frustrations trying to teach people how to be good citizens in our current reality. 

All views and opinions expressed are that of my own and the guests I have on this podcast. 

On this episode of Jennifer from the Block I spoke with Tanner. He is a 26-year-old who for over a decade has followed a 'straight edge' lifestyle. 

Tanner will talk to us about the misconceptions revolving around the lifestyle and help us understand what it means to be Straight Edge. 

While straight edge holds different meanings to many different people, a lifetime commitment to abstaining from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol remains the cornerstone of the life Tanner has chosen. 

On this episode of Jennifer from the Block I spoke with Dylan. He is a 17-year-old from Oregon who is currently attending the School of American Ballet in New York City. 

On this episode Dylan talks about being  a male in a sport that is traditionally defined as being more feminine. He will talk about the struggles he has faced as a young young man who has chosen to dance ballet.