Mind in Pieces

Feeling like you're causing problems for people you care about can be a heavy burden to carry. This week, I sit down with a friend who has experienced just that, and we discuss battling burnout, struggling with family life, and using drugs and alcohol. 

We all experience dark times in our lives, but it's the way we deal with those times that makes the greatest difference. This week's guest is a unicorn – she has the special ability to approach even the most painful experiences with positivity. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

Feeling judged by others can do serious damage to your self-esteem. This week, I sit down with a friend who has felt judged for his physical appearance, his speech, and his overall personality. We discuss self-worth, friendship, and the college application process. 

Many of us have experienced feelings of worthlessness, and sometimes we need someone to remind us that we matter. This week, I sit down with a friend of mine to talk about feeling like you're broken, seeking validation from others, and learning to appreciate your journey. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

We all seek ways of validating ourselves, and sometimes that means putting up a front to prove to others that we are worthy. This week, I sit down with a friend who had a troubled upbringing to dive into the way he's coped with his issues and what he's learned along the way. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

"Be forgiving, be understanding, but don't be a fool." Compassion is always important, but there comes a time when you have to stand up to those who don't treat you with respect. This week, I sit down with a friend whose experiences have taught her how to advocate for herself and for others. We discuss family, identity, relationships, and more.

No one ever wants to feel like an outsider. We all just want to be accepted, so sometimes we alter aspects of ourselves in an effort to fit in. My guest this week is very familiar with that feeling of being an outsider. We talk about being forced to adapt, family dynamics, and difficult friend situations. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

Shrapnel can inflict wounds that last a lifetime. This week, I sit down with a friend whose family dynamics have affected many other areas of her life and shaped how she sees the world. We also discuss academic pressure, self-worth, and the path to finding yourself. 

Feeling like you aren't good enough can be crippling. It can lead you to doubt yourself in every moment and question why you even bother trying. Fighting this feeling is difficult enough as it is, but sometimes life circumstances can make it even harder. This week I sit down with a friend to discuss sexuality, family, depression, and more. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion. 

Healing from trauma is never an easy process. As painful as it is, sometimes the best thing we can do for ourselves is to work through those traumatic experiences. This week, I sit down with a friend who is doing just that as she tries to confront issues from her past. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.