Not Your Basic Influencers

Not Your Basic Influencers

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Not Your Basic Influencers episodes

  • Learning From Trauma, the Self-Help Industry and Accessing Help and Resources with Sophie Gray
    Welcome back to Not Your Basic Influencers Podcast! Elyce and Leah here, two (kinda) basic women and licensed mental health professionals influencing you on the sh*t that really matters.
    This podcast is in partnership with DiveThru, a mental wellness company that helps you dive-thru what you go thru.
    Today, we chat with Sophie Gray, the founder and CEO of DiveThru. In today's conversation, Sophie opens about some of her impactful experiences including being bullied in school,  positioning herself as a public figure in the fitness industry and the life changing moment when she decided to switch gears to prioritize her mental health. She discusses some of the challenges she encountered when she began her healing journey including the few self-help resources offered by licensed mental health providers. And she talks about her passion for mental health awareness and support, as well as what led to her building DiveThru. 
    DiveThru is a mental health wellness company that was designed for young people. From podcasts and articles, to online programs and newsletters, Divethru provides tools and resources to support young people and their mental wellness. DiveThru works with mental health professionals and influential individuals to help people take charge of their mental wellbeing.
    Check out DiveThru via website (divethru.com) and Instagram (@letsdivethru) 
    Connect with Sophie via Instagram (@sophiegray)
    Support this podcast by subscribing/following on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you liked this episode, please rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
    You can also call in and leave us a voicemail with any afterthoughts, questions or suggestions for future topics at 323.553.2093! We would LOVE to hear from you .
    Follow us on Instagram @notyourbasicinfluencers
    And your podcast hosts @yourmoderntherapist (Leah) and @thatrelatablesocialworker (Elyce)
    As always, we appreciate you!
    Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is in immediate danger, please dial 911 or contact a local crisis line. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional or medical care.
    49 min
  • The Mental Health Movement, Instilling Hope and Cultivating a Supportive Work Environment with Amber Gardner
    Trigger Warning: We will be discussing suicidality in this episode. If at any point the conversation feels too heavy for you, please know that it is okay to listen to yourself and take space. Please contact a crisis or emergency line if you are feeling suicidal.
    Welcome back to Not Your Basic Influencers Podcast! Elyce and Leah here, two (kinda) basic women and licensed mental health professionals influencing you on the sh*t that really matters.
    This week, Elyce speaks with Amber Gardner, the Director of Partnerships of To Write Love on Her Arms ("TWLOHA"), about the grassroots, nonprofit that has played a huge part in the birth of the mental health movement. In this conversation, we talk about stigma and the discomfort that many individuals face when struggling with their mental health and trying to access support and resources. Amber shares her own lived experiences and how she has coped and worked through the different seasons of her life. We discuss the importance of connection and a supportive work environment, as well as the importance of self-care and leaning on other for support.
    Amber discovered To Write Love on Her Arms in 2008 during her first season of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. She credits TWLOHA with giving her the hope that she needed to stay, and the encouragement needed to get the mental health help she deserved. Over the years, as she continued on her own mental health journey, she became passionate about advocating for, and creating space for others to feel safe sharing their own mental health experiences. As the Director of Partnerships, Amber works with businesses, musicians, athletes, and individuals who are looking to partner together to spread a message of help and hope to their audiences.
    To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery. For more information about TWLOHA or to connect with Amber, we have included links and social media handles below.
    TWLOHA Instagram: @twloha
    Personal Instagram: @ambgards
    TWLOHA Find Help Page: https://twloha.com/find-help/
    TWLOHA App: https://twloha.com/thehopeful/
    This podcast is in partnership with DiveThru, a mental wellness company that helps you dive-thru what you go thru.
    This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, an online therapy platform. NYBI listeners can get 10% off their first month by going to betterhelp.com/basicinfluencers .
    Support this podcast by subscribing/following on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you liked this episode, please rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
    You can also call in and leave us a voicemail with any afterthoughts, questions or suggestions for future topics at 323.553.2093! We would LOVE to hear from you.
    Follow us on Instagram @notyourbasicinfluencers
    And your podcast hosts @yourmoderntherapist (Leah) and @thatrelatablesocialworker (Elyce)
    As always, we appreciate you!
    Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is in immediate danger, please dial 911 or contact a local crisis line. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional or medical care.
    35 min
  • Finding Your People, Authenticity and Boundaries

    Welcome back to Not Your Basic Influencers Podcast! Elyce and Leah here, two (kinda) basic women and licensed mental health professionals influencing you on the sh*t that really matters.


    This week it's just the two of us (insert "Just the Two of Us" chorus here)! We talk about friendships and the importance of finding your people. We talk about the different types of friendships and how they shift and change over time--friendships for a reason, for a season and for a life-time. And we discuss the importance of reflecting on your relationships, knowing who you are and what matters to you and setting boundaries.


    This podcast is in partnership with DiveThru, a mental wellness company that helps you dive-thru what you go thru.


    This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, an online therapy platform. NYBI listeners can get 10% off their first month by going to betterhelp.com/basicinfluencers .


    Support this podcast by subscribing/following on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you liked this episode, please rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    You can also call in and leave us a voicemail with any afterthoughts, questions or suggestions for future topics at 323.553.2093! We would LOVE to hear from you .

    Follow us on Instagram @notyourbasicinfluencers

    And your podcast hosts @yourmoderntherapist (Leah) and @thatrelatablesocialworker (Elyce)

    As always, we appreciate you!

    Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is in immediate danger, please dial 911 or contact a local crisis line. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional or medical care.

    30 min
  • Using Comedy to Cope, Being Human and The Importance of Connection with Alice Fraser
    Welcome back to Not Your Basic Influencers Podcast! Elyce and Leah here, two (kinda) basic women and licensed mental health professionals influencing you on the sh*t that really matters.
    This podcast is in partnership with DiveThru, a mental wellness company that helps you dive-thru what you go thru.
    This week we speak with Alice Fraser about comedy and the importance of humor to cope with pain and suffering. Alice shares how she has used comedy to process her own loss and have something tangible to hold onto and feel less unstable. This conversation touches on the shared human experience and how comedy can be used to reach and connect with others.
    Alice Fraser is an award winning writer, performer, comedian and broadcaster. She has a special on Amazon Prime, Savage and has given a TEDx Talk, "What are we doing?," about vanity in the face of death. You can follow Alice on Instagram @aliterative and check out her website (alicecomedyfraser.com)
    This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, an online therapy platform. NYBI listeners can get 10% off their first month by going to betterhelp.com/basicinfluencers .
    Support this podcast by subscribing/following on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you liked this episode, please rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
    You can also call in and leave us a voicemail with any afterthoughts, questions or suggestions for future topics at 323.553.2093!
    We would LOVE to hear from you!
    Follow us on Instagram @notyourbasicinfluencers
    & your podcast hosts @yourmoderntherapist (Leah) and @thatrelatablesocialworker (Elyce)
    As always, we appreciate you!
    Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is in immediate danger, please dial 911 or contact a local crisis line. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional or medical care.
    50 min
  • Teaching Parents, Understanding Child Behavior and the Importance of Empathy with Mr. Chazz.
    Welcome back to Not Your Basic Influencers Podcast! Elyce and Leah here, two (kinda) basic women and licensed mental health professionals influencing you on the sh*t that really matters.
    Today we chat with Mr.Chazz about parenting, understanding child development and behavior and the importance of having empathy for others. Mr. Chazz talks about his own experiences in school and with learning as kid and shares how this has fueled his passion for the work that he does. We discuss some of things many parents struggle with in terms of parenting and meeting their child's emotional needs. Mr. Chazz describes some of the barriers that make it difficult for parents to change some of their parenting strategies and behaviors.
    Mr. Chazz is an Educational Specialist who, “teaches teachers to teach” in a chain of Child Development Centers. His mission in life is to enjoy the process of becoming the best version of himself and help others do the same. His Vision is to help Adults See, Guide and Trust children. He closely works with 8 different schools, 100s of teachers and 1,000s of children. He has trained thousands of teachers in person and virtually. He earned his Master’s in Executive Leadership at American University. He has a large social media following on both Instagram and TikTok and has his own podcast called, “Mr. Chazz’s Leadership, Parenting and Teaching Podcast.”
    You can follow him on Instagram as @MrChazz or go to www.patreon.com/mrchazz to join his community and get access to 1 on 1 coaching.
    This podcast is in partnership with DiveThru, a mental wellness company that helps you dive-thru what you go thru.
    This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, an online therapy platform. NYBI listeners can get 10% off their first month by going to betterhelp.com/basicinfluencers .
    Support this podcast by subscribing/following on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you liked this episode, please rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
    You can also call in and leave us a voicemail with any afterthoughts, questions or suggestions for future topics at 323.553.2093! We would LOVE to hear from you .
    Follow us on Instagram @notyourbasicinfluencers
    And your podcast hosts @yourmoderntherapist (Leah) and @thatrelatablesocialworker (Elyce)
    As always, we appreciate you!
    Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is in immediate danger, please dial 911 or contact a local crisis line. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional or medical care.
    1 hr 3 min
  • Intrusive Thoughts, Coping with Anxiety and the Importance of Being Silly with Lauren Ruth Martin
    Welcome back to Not Your Basic Influencers Podcast! Elyce and Leah here, two (kinda) basic women and licensed mental health professionals influencing you on the sh*t that really matters.
    Today we chat with Lauren Ruth Martin, LPC-MHSP about anxiety and what it actually means to have intrusive thoughts. Lauren shares her own experiences with anxiety, perfectionism and learning how to manage her intrusive thoughts. We discuss navigating relationships when you struggle with anxiety and the importance of informing partners and loved ones of how they can best respond and support you when you are going through it. Lauren shares some of the techniques and tools that she uses personally and with her own clients to cope with their anxiety. She discuses the importance of being silly as an adult and how that helps us to re-wire both our brain and body to be more comfortable with triggers and threat.
    Lauren Ruth Martin, LPC-MHSP is a licensed therapist located right outside of Nashville. Lauren is a woo girl gone mild who wants to add a little glitter to everyone's lives. Lauren specializes in perfectionism, treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Using techniques from  Radically Open Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (RODBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), she is all about doing your way out of stuck spots. Lauren likes to call it out with kindness and doesn't shy away from keynote speaking, podcasting ("A Novel Life"), and sharing insights on IG. She believes creating an aspirational life doesn't have to be over the top.
    You can find Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin and check out some of her tools and resources on her website www.novelcounseling.com.
    This podcast is in partnership with DiveThru, a mental wellness company that helps you dive-thru what you go thru.
    This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, an online therapy platform. NYBI listeners can get 10% off their first month by going to betterhelp.com/basicinfluencers 
    Support this podcast by subscribing/following on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you liked this episode, please rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
    You can also call in and leave us a voicemail with any afterthoughts, questions or suggestions for future topics at 323.553.2093! We would LOVE to hear from you .
    Follow us on Instagram @notyourbasicinfluencers
    And your podcast hosts @yourmoderntherapist (Leah) and @thatrelatablesocialworker (Elyce)
    As always, we appreciate you!
    Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is in immediate danger, please dial 911 or contact a local crisis line. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional or medical care.
    49 min
  • Understanding Human Trafficking, Gang Violence and Generational Trauma with Crystal Anthony
    Welcome back to Not Your Basic Influencers Podcast! Elyce and Leah here, two (kinda) basic women and licensed mental health professionals influencing you on the sh*t that really matters.
    In this episode, we talk to Crystal Anthony about gang violence, human trafficking and generational trauma. Crystal shares her insights about the juvenile justice system and how the system itself including gaps in services make it difficult for youth and vulnerable communities to rehabilitate and continue to perpetuate the criminalization of marginalized communities. Crystal describes the efforts she and her colleague have made to advocate for underserved populations and the trauma-based work and therapy that she provides to youth and their families.
    Crystal Anthony is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is a highly esteemed person in the juvenile justice system in both San Diego County and Orange County. She has extensive experience working with youth and young adults that have been involved with human trafficking. She is the co-executive director of Underground GRIT. Crystal has been awarded for her work in human trafficking and advocacy efforts in the community, as well as for her collaborative efforts in the juvenile justice system.
    To learn more about Underground GRIT, visit their website: undergroundgrit.org
    This podcast is in partnership with DiveThru, a mental wellness company that helps you dive-thru what you go thru.
    This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, an online therapy platform. NYBI listeners can get 10% off their first month by going to betterhelp.com/basicinfluencers
    Support this podcast by subscribing/following on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you liked this episode, please rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
    You can also call in and leave us a voicemail with any afterthoughts, questions or suggestions for future topics at 323.553.2093! We would LOVE to hear from you
    Follow us on Instagram @notyourbasicinfluencers
    And your podcast hosts @yourmoderntherapist (Leah) and @thatrelatablesocialworker (Elyce)
    As always, we appreciate you!
    1 hr 5 min
  • From the NFL to Finding Meaning in Stillness with Caleb Campbell

    Welcome back to Not Your Basic Influencers Podcast! Elyce and Leah here, two (kinda) basic women and licensed mental health professionals influencing you on the sh*t that really matters. 


    Today we get to chat with Caleb Campbell. Caleb Campbell is a former NFL player who decided to walk away from his childhood dream as a professional athlete when he realized the life that he wanted was not the life he had. In our conversation, Caleb describes the burnout he experienced while chasing touchdowns and achievements. Caleb opens up about his own healing journey and how he has learned to find meaning in stillness. Caleb is available for speaking, workshops and content creation with the goal of facilitating brave conversations about mental health and embracing uncertainty. You can find Caleb on Instagram @caleb_campbell or learn more through his website www.calebcampbell.me 


    This podcast is in partnership with DiveThru, a mental wellness company that helps you dive-thru what you go thru. 


    This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, an online therapy platform. NYBI listeners can get 10% off their first month by going to betterhelp.com/basicinfluencers . 


    Support this podcast by subscribing/following on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you liked this episode, please rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. 


    You can also call in and leave us a voicemail with any afterthoughts, questions or suggestions for future topics at 323.553.2093! We would LOVE to hear from you . 

    Follow us on Instagram @notyourbasicinfluencers 

    And your podcast hosts @yourmoderntherapist (Leah) and @thatrelatablesocialworker (Elyce)


    As always, we appreciate you! 


    Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is in immediate danger, please dial 911 or contact a local crisis line. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional or medical care.

    53 min
  • Suicide, Grief, Sobriety, and the Power of Shared-Experiences with Mary Odgers and Amanda Caldwell
    Trigger Warning: We will be discussing suicidality in this episode. If at any point the conversation feels too heavy for you, please know that it is okay to listen to yourself and take space. Please contact a crisis or emergency line if you are feeling suicidal.
    Welcome back to Not Your Basic Influencers Podcast! Elyce and Leah here, two (kinda) basic women and licensed mental health professionals influencing you on the sh*t that really matters.
    In this episode, we speak to Mary Twomey Odgers and Amanda Caldwell about their personal experiences and understanding of suicidality. Mary and Amanda both describe their grief and loss of loved ones who have died by suicide, as well as how they have worked through these losses and other life events and challenges.
    Mary Twomey Odgers is a writer, retired registered nurse of twenty-two years, and life coach, whose default view of the world is through the lens of optimism. She is the author of Six Funerals and a Wedding, her memoir, that further illustrates both the grief and hopefulness that was shared in today's conversation.
    Amanda Caldwell is a wife, mother, and floral designer who has made the decision to live alcohol free and hopes to inspire others who have chosen to do the same. You can follow Amanda on Instagram @sober_musings_with_mandy
    When it comes to suicide prevention:
    DO try and share resources and emphasize seeking help
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    DO share warning signs, risk factors, and protective factory
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    DO emphasize prevention
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    AVOID glorifying suicide or people who have died by suicide
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    AVOID suicide or suicidal ideation as common
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    AVOID sharing details and descriptions around methods of suicide
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    Though commonly used for a long time, try to AVOID using language like “commit suicide”, which can evoke association with crime or sin. Instead, try shifting your language to “died by suicide” or “death by suicide”
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    Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7): 1-800-273-8255
    Support this podcast by subscribing/following on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you liked this episode, please rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
    You can also call in and leave us a voicemail with any afterthoughts, questions or suggestions for future topics at 323.553.2093! We would LOVE to hear from you
    Follow us on Instagram @notyourbasicinfluencers
    & your podcast hosts @yourmoderntherapist (Leah) and @thatrelatablesocialworker (Elyce)
    As always, we appreciate you!
    Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is in immediate danger, please dial 911 or contact a local crisis line. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional or medical care.
    58 min
  • Leah's "Why": OCD, Body Image and Healing
    Welcome back to Not Your Basic Influencers Podcast!
    Elyce and Leah here, two (kinda) basic women and licensed mental health professionals influencing you on the sh*t that really matters.
    In this episode, Leah describes her struggle with OCD, body image and past experiences as a young adult. She describes her healing journey and how therapy has helped her overcome and manage her anxiety and challenges with self-esteem.
    Support this podcast by subscribing/following on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you liked this episode, please rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
    You can also call in and leave us a voicemail with any afterthoughts, questions or suggestions for future topics at 323.553.2093!
    We would LOVE to hear from you
    Follow your podcast hosts on Instagram
    Leah @yourmoderntherapist
    Elyce @thatrelatablesocialworker
    As always, we appreciate you!
    Resources:
    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7): 1-800-273-8255
    Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is in immediate danger, please dial 911 or contact a local crisis line. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional or medical care.
    35 min

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