Love Your Bodd

This week's guest, Liz Flemming, is not afraid to let go of something if it is no longer serving her. Not to say that letting go is easy. She was severely bullied in school as a young girl so she left and was homeschooled. She became an actress and theater became a huge release for how she was treated as a child. Acting served her for a while but once she lost her joy there, she re-evaluated herself and wasn't afraid to take a big leap of faith in herself by starting her own theatre company. A company that focuses on inclusiveness, diversity, and making theatre more handicap accessible.

Her journey is one of resilience filled with ups and downs. Being bullied caused her to emotionally turn to food. Then she became a diet-er and used her need for control to become underweight. She hit rock bottom and decided to focus on health above all else. One thing we talk about a lot is how women are always complimented on looking "thin." What is so great about being thin? Why are women automatically congratulated for "thin-ness?"

We talk about all of this and so much more. Thank you to Liz for being so open about your experiences!

Find Liz

Instagram: @littlelizzybiz

Find Out Of The Box Theatrics

Twitter: @OOTBTheatrics

Instagram: @ootbtheatrics

Facebook: Out of the Box Theatrics

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Love Your Bodd Stuffz

Email LYB: [email protected]

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

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Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation

"Born this way foundation is committed to making a kinder, more compassionate world. Our work is made possible by generous contributions from people around the globe. Your contribution to Born this way Foundation will go toward empowering young people and addressing the issues important to their well being: kinder communities, improved mental health services, and more positive environments online and off-line."

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT. https://bornthisway.foundation/

They have an entire resources page that connects you with resources for whatever issue you're facing:

CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP. https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

National Outreach Hotlines:

For Eating Disorders:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Call: (800) 931-2237

For Sexual Assault:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Call: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

For Domestic Abuse:

http://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family

Call: 1-800-799-7233

"I've seen people who have these insane gifts but for one reason or another choose not to cultivate them ... and even though it's not my dream, it's really disheartening to see. It's like, 'oh you could have made the most out of this and you've chosen not to.'" - Carrie Greenberg.

Today's guest, Carrie, is here to tell you that YOU DO have potential. It's there deep inside, even if you can't see it. She's been there - going through the motions, complying with everyone around her just because she wanted to be liked, she didn't want people to have a reason to be mean to her. She struggled with confidence and believing that she had something valuable to offer. Over time, her mental and physical health journey has lead her to a whole new place. She's found that confidence and wants nothing more than others to see that THEY are worth it, too!

Carrie is small but mighty. She was sent to a nutritionist at the age of 10. She was diagnosed with High Blood Pressure in her early twenties. Her health has been filled with ups and downs. Yet here she is to tell us her story of finding a healthy balance and - here's the KICKER - SHE'S ONE YEAR HBP MEDICATION FREE! That's right, it's Carrie's ONE YEAR anniversary off High Blood Pressure medication!!! How did she get there? Listen today to find out!!

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DISASTER RESPONSE FUND!!!

https://www.habitat.org/impact/our-work/disaster-response

Text your senator info:

Text RESIST to 50409 to fax your senators and ask for responsible gun legislation - it will ask for your name and zip code and then send!

Find Carrie

Instagram: @carrieg128

Website: www.itscarriegreenberg.com

In the episode Carrie Mentions her friend's dance studio Feel The Beat

here is their website: http://www.feelthebeat.dance

and facebook: facebook.com/dancestudiofeelthebeat

Love Your Bodd Stuffz

Email LYB: [email protected]

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

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Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation

"Born this way foundation is committed to making a kinder, more compassionate world. Our work is made possible by generous contributions from people around the globe. Your contribution to Born this way Foundation will go toward empowering young people and addressing the issues important to their well being: kinder communities, improved mental health services, and more positive environments online and off-line."

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT. https://bornthisway.foundation/

They have an entire resources page that connects you with resources for whatever issue you're facing:

CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP. https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

National Outreach Hotlines:

For Eating Disorders:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Call: (800) 931-2237

For Sexual Assault:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Call: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

For Domestic Abuse:

http://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family

Call: 1-800-799-7233

"What's cool about this [non-traditional casting] process and what has been so eye opening is that it's never who you'd expect and it has everything to do with talent and your unique possibilities and that's really all it comes down to." - Liz Flemming, Founder and Artistic Director of Out of the Box Theatrics

Love Your Bodd welcomes Liz Flemming, Ethan Paulini, Frank Hartley, and Carrie Greenberg: four members of Out of the Box Theatrics theatre company. Out of the Box Theatrics is committed to hiring a diverse company of actors with no regard of race, gender, creed, ethnicity, etc. The mission of OOTB is to build unique theatrical experiences for audiences by a season of plays, all built around a venue that isn't typically home to theatre magic. So unique casting and unique venues to create an extraordinarily rare theatrical experience. This interview focuses on how OOTB came to be, how the members involved follow the mission in their everyday lives, and how OOTB is breaking barriers in the world of traditional theater.

Check out www.ootbtheatrics.com to see what's coming up & sign up for the mailing list!

Building the Box Series

October 16th From the Manor Torn by Brooke Ciardelli and Oscar Blustin

Tickets to From The Manor Torn

November 6th Damsel by David Caudle

Tickets to Damsel 7PM Where: Alice's Tea Cup 220 East 81st street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenue)

Open Mic Nights

10/23 - 6:30pm–9:00pm 11/13 - 6:30pm–9:00pm ($10 cover charge) - Scone, Tea, and wine available for purchase. Where: Alice's Tea Cup 220 East 81st street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenue)

Find Out of the Box

Twitter: @OOTBTheatrics

Instagram: @ootbtheatrics

Facebook: Out of the Box Theatrics

Love Your Bodd Stuffz

Email LYB: [email protected]

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

Outside of the US? Don't worry you can get online international training here:

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Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

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Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

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(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation

"Born this way foundation is committed to making a kinder, more compassionate world. Our work is made possible by generous contributions from people around the globe. Your contribution to Born this way Foundation will go toward empowering young people and addressing the issues important to their well being: kinder communities, improved mental health services, and more positive environments online and off-line."

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT. https://bornthisway.foundation/

They have an entire resources page that connects you with resources for whatever issue you're facing:

CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP. https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

National Outreach Hotlines:

For Eating Disorders:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Call: (800) 931-2237

For Sexual Assault:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Call: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

For Domestic Abuse:

http://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family

Call: 1-800-799-7233

"You'll be surprised at how much your body can overcome… Physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually - you got this!" - Moe F.

This week's guest was visiting NYC from Qatar! He and Heather met in college and formed what we can definitely call a lifelong bond. As one of the smartest people she knows, Heather was astonished to find that Moe was bullied for being "stupid" when he was growing up. In some ways it pushed Moe to be the eloquent creative he is today but it also caused him depression, weight gain, and a loss of identity.

If Moe didn't come to the US he may have never addressed his depression. He was able to fully express himself in America in a way he felt would have him "shamed" at home. Now he is slowly working on bridging the gap between his two "identities" but there are still parts of himself that he chooses to keep private - which is obviously understandable.

The first half of the interview is definitely more functional: his education, why he came to the states, why he chose Ohio, etc. The second half gets a lot more personal: we dive into one of his greatest accomplishments and how it made him feel about himself before digging SUPER deep into his past. So stick around for the deep body image stuff, it's there!

Find Moe

Twitter: @MoeFakhro

Instagram: @moefakhro_

Blog: moefakhro.tumblr.com

Love Your Bodd Stuffz

Email LYB: [email protected]

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

Outside of the US? Don't worry you can get online international training here:

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Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

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Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation

"Born this way foundation is committed to making a kinder, more compassionate world. Our work is made possible by generous contributions from people around the globe. Your contribution to Born this way Foundation will go toward empowering young people and addressing the issues important to their well being: kinder communities, improved mental health services, and more positive environments online and off-line."

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT. https://bornthisway.foundation/

They have an entire resources page that connects you with resources for whatever issue you're facing:

CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP. https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

National Outreach Hotlines:

For Eating Disorders:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Call: (800) 931-2237

For Sexual Assault:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Call: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

For Domestic Abuse:

http://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family

Call: 1-800-799-7233

This week's guest thought she "didn't have a story." When Heather approached her about speaking on Love Your Bodd Ashley said, "I'd love to but I don't really have anything special to share."

Boy. Was. She. Wrong. This chick is INCREDIBLE. It's funny because you never know who you can inspire. She has a wonderfully unique story about being a "gangly green been" and blossoming into a beautiful dancer, about how dancing literally saved her back, and about how she has realized she let go of who she used to be and now wants those parts of herself back.

If none of that makes sense, listen and you will understand.

Find Ashley W

Instagram: @ashleywarebear

Twitter: @ashleywarebear

Find Shaun T

Instagram: @shauntfitness

Twitter/Snapchat: @shauntfitness

Love Your Bodd Stuffz

Email LYB: [email protected]

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

Outside of the US? Don't worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation

"Born this way foundation is committed to making a kinder, more compassionate world. Our work is made possible by generous contributions from people around the globe. Your contribution to Born this way Foundation will go toward empowering young people and addressing the issues important to their well being: kinder communities, improved mental health services, and more positive environments online and off-line."

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT. https://bornthisway.foundation/

They have an entire resources page that connects you with resources for whatever issue you're facing:

CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP. https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

National Outreach Hotlines:

For Eating Disorders:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Call: (800) 931-2237

For Sexual Assault:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Call: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

For Domestic Abuse:

http://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family

Call: 1-800-799-7233

I am amazed by the Positivity in this weeks guest.

Could you imagine being 13, going into an audition for a BIG MOVIE, and when you look at the sides for the audition it says "Obese Child" ???

Lys started acting when she was 5 and she goes to explain how being a child actor affected her self esteem. She wasn't made fun of in school, she always surrounded herself with positive people, but the industry didn't lend a helping hand when it came to her positive attitude.

Fast forward to 20 years later, she's living in NYC, auditioning like crazy, and playing the negative comparison game. It just wasn't worth it and it was time for a career change. Of course, she's never going to give up on acting and she still exercises her creative muscles as a teacher in the classroom (yes, she even dresses up like a minion sometimes) and as a director (most recently she got engaged on the closing night of her production of Annie! Congratulations, Lys!).

In this episode Lys explains to us how becoming a teacher has changed the way she thinks about her body. She wants to be that positive role model for her girls to come to if they are ever feeling self-conscious. She wants to make sure they never hear her say she's "on a diet" but also isn't afraid to politely decline the student-made cupcakes.

Hear more about her journey from child actor to a positive role model for young women today!

Find Lys

Instagram: @inlystagram

Twitter: @lystweetstoo

Love Your Bodd Stuffz

Email LYB: [email protected]

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

Outside of the US? Don't worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation

"Born this way foundation is committed to making a kinder, more compassionate world. Our work is made possible by generous contributions from people around the globe. Your contribution to Born this way Foundation will go toward empowering young people and addressing the issues important to their well being: kinder communities, improved mental health services, and more positive environments online and off-line."

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT. https://bornthisway.foundation/

They have an entire resources page that connects you with resources for whatever issue you're facing:

CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP. https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

National Outreach Hotlines:

For Eating Disorders:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Call: (800) 931-2237

For Sexual Assault:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Call: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

For Domestic Abuse:

http://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family

Call: 1-800-799-7233

It's Love Your Bodd's 6 Month Anniversary!! Happy baby birthday LYB! To honor some of the guests we've had on, here is a compilation of Inspiring Quotes said by previous Love Your Bodd guests. The quotes are compiled in order of episode release so if you like what you hear, check out the order of the quotes below!!

01. Jessica J - Choose Not To Suffer

02. Daniel L - An Otter And His Boxes

03. Kati F - Frustrations with Weight, Health, And Dads

04. Rachel L - A Dancer's Life 100lbs Down!

05. Brian C - Metaphorically Juggle, Literally Get Naked

06. Ebony S - You Can't Please Everyone

08. Raja B- Be More Than a Collection of Status Indicators

09. Rodney E- Embrace the Sh*t

12. Rebekah - Don't Sweat The Things You Can't Change

13. Jose L. - Don't Believe the Bullies

18. Linda M - Talk To Yourself

19. Megan Y - Protect Your Mind

20. Laura JM - You Are Stronger Than You Know

22. Sabrina C - Fit Girl With A Tummy

24. Grace Cz - Exercise Your Friendship Muscle

25. Brian J- Stop Trying to be Perfect

26. Alex L - Don't Let Your Issues Fester

27. Shelby J - Bi-racial & Bi-Polar, Woo!

28. Rachel N - Fitness is a Journey

29. Katie B - Ounce of Willpower

Love Your Bodd Stuffz

Email LYB: [email protected]

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

Outside of the US? Don't worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation

"Born this way foundation is committed to making a kinder, more compassionate world. Our work is made possible by generous contributions from people around the globe. Your contribution to Born this way Foundation will go toward empowering young people and addressing the issues important to their well being: kinder communities, improved mental health services, and more positive environments online and off-line."

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT. https://bornthisway.foundation/

They have an entire resources page that connects you with resources for whatever issue you're facing:

CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP. https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

National Outreach Hotlines:

For Eating Disorders:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Call: (800) 931-2237

For Sexual Assault:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Call: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

For Domestic Abuse:

http://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family

Call: 1-800-799-7233

"It is not death that a man should fear but he should fear never beginning to live" - Marcus Aurelius

This week's Love Your Bodd guest experienced most of her life not TRULY living. She did everything right. She was going through her checklist of life and she went to college, she got herself the perfect job, next on the list was to find a husband… luckily she was also able to do that! However, she's had to learn to let go of the next step in the progression of life....

1 in every 8 women have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. That's 12% of women. That's a lot of women. (Resources Below)

Katie reached out to me about her infertility and pregnancy loss because she wants other women to know that they are not alone. She has a story to tell and she's got some great advice for other women who may be struggling as well.

Her story is unique though because unfortunately as a child, Katie was bullied about her weight which became a massive factor in her every day life. A life-long struggle. When she found out she was having trouble getting pregnant, she blamed it on the weight. She had a hard time connecting to her body. She slipped into massive depression.

To hear how Katie got out of it, how she is truly LIVING LIFE NOW, listen to her story today!! I'm so proud of her vulnerability, her willingness to share something so intimate with my listeners. I know you'll love her for it as well!

From the National Center for Health Statistics:

• Percent of women aged 15-44 with impaired fecundity: 12.1%
• Percent of married women aged 15-44 that are infertile: 6.7%
• Number of women aged 15-44 who have ever used infertility services: 7.3 million
• Percent of women aged 15-44 who have ever used infertility services: 12.0%

Reproductive Health Resources from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention:

https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/index.html

Resolve.com - facts about infertility - http://www.resolve.org/about/fast-facts-about-fertility.html

LINK TO KATIE'S INFERTILITY AWARENESS SEMINAR:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1954043371521575/?ti=cl&__mref=mb

Katie on Instagram:

@katie.happyliving

Love Your Bodd Stuffz

Email LYB: [email protected]

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

Outside of the US? Don't worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation

"Born this way foundation is committed to making a kinder, more compassionate world. Our work is made possible by generous contributions from people around the globe. Your contribution to Born this way Foundation will go toward empowering young people and addressing the issues important to their well being: kinder communities, improved mental health services, and more positive environments online and off-line."

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT. https://bornthisway.foundation/

They have an entire resources page that connects you with resources for whatever issue you're facing:

CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP. https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

"Freakin' push yourself, work hard, and dream big 'cause your potential is limitless and anything is possible," - Rachel Ngom, this week's brilliant Love Your Bodd guest.

This week, Heather remotely interviewed a former collegiate athlete who has been through many ups and downs with her body. She's tall, which has its own pros and cons. It came in handy when she played volleyball - her team won the junior olympics her senior year of high school! - but her height always left her insecure. She's had rib injuries, adrenal fatigue, and lost muscle mass but Rachel has never given up. Over time, she came to realize that fitness and her health is a journey. As long as she is consistent and persistent, she can do anything! She preaches balance and has given up on the "all or nothing" mentality because it really doesn't help in the end.

Rachel wrote a cookbook! Check out Keto(ish) here!

https://www.fitwithrachel.com/ketoish-simple-guide-flexible-fat-fueled-living

Find Rachel:

Website: https://www.fitwithrachel.com/

As always, feel free to contact Love Your Bodd

Love Your Bodd Stuffz

Email LYB: [email protected]

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

Have you ever struggled with identity? Who you are at your core? It's a common process we go through growing up - figuring out who you are. Sometimes it's circumstance, culture, or something beyond our control that shapes us. Sometimes we try very hard to shape ourselves. Like Shelby says in this episode, "it's a constant journey"... only she playfully likes to put her journey on her head - with hair color! In this week's interview, Heather chats with a long time friend - who is now a cosmetologist - about her identity. Shelby and Heather get into some pretty touchy subjects: depression, anxiety, police brutality, and loneliness just to name a few. In this episode, Shelby opens up about how being in the arts was always a safe space for her. One of the major ways she grew confidence was through her singing and her skill development in coloring hair.

Find out more about the Jared Lorenzen Project here: http://kentucky.247sports.com/Bolt/Jared-Lorenzen-Project-will-document-QBs-weight-loss-journey-105675110

In Brian's LYB Episode, he brought up the Born This Way Foundation They have an entire resources page that connects you with resources for whatever issue you're facing here is the resource page: https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now

Pravana Hair Colors: http://www.pravana.com/category/hair-color

Shelby's Recommended Mental Health Resources:

http://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/guide/bipolar-disorder-resources-1

https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Bipolar-Disorder/Support

http://bipolarchild.com/resources/online-resources/

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