An ode to frontline workers around the world.

We sat down (virtually) with podcast listener and friend, Meghan who is a nurse on the COVID unit at the hospital she works at.  We wanted to take this opportunity to find out what a day in the life looks like for her and how she manages her anxiety during this time.  We are so thankful for every single worker who has stepped up and put themselves on the frontline during this pandemic.  Whether you are a truck driver, post office worker, grocery store attendant, etc.  We appreciate the crap out of you!  Meghan talked about how her social and personal life has changed drastically since the pandemic started and the feelings of guilt when deciding to go out in any capacity. This episode is incredibly important to capture not only the lives of the frontline workers and what they go through but also anyone who is suffering with anxiety during the last year.  Be kind to yourself and others, wear a mask and let’s get through this crazy time together.

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Your Podcasters:

KELLY: https://www.instagram.com/kellrab/

BRITTANY: https://www.instagram.com/brittmarieyt/

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This episode was a very happy surprise as it wasn’t planned at all! It turned out to be a very vulnerable chat that we allowed to take us where our emotions wanted to go (or grow, if you will...). Do you like or fear change? Do you also love the idea of a “fresh start” no matter how small the change?  We cover soooo many topics in this episode from expecting disappointment and going a little too hard when wanting to start something new to short attention spans and recognizing the faults in your lifestyle choices. Kelly is contemplating a career change and the question of “what if”, while Brittany is learning to restructure how she pursues her interests. A major takeaway from this episode is you NEVER know who would love to have all the things you currently have - and we see this play out first hand during our chat today. We also talked about how people change - in life, in the way they think and what they believe in, as well as how they behave and view the world. Listen in for our honest conversation about these topics and so much more.

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Your Podcasters:

KELLY: https://www.instagram.com/kellrab/

BRITTANY: https://www.instagram.com/brittmarieyt/

**For sponsorships and endorsements e-mail Rene Girard: [email protected]

We have been wanting a psychic on this podcast since our first conversation about starting Not Your Therapists. So understandably, we were over the moon to welcome Abbigail on this episode to chat about how the heck you even become a psychic medium. She shared her first psychic experience, how she’s been able to help people and what it feels like on a daily basis. We chat about the differences between being a psychic, a medium and the different channels in which we can connect with sprits and your own intuition. We got to end with a tarot card/psychic reading and we are so happy with the results.  As people become more energetically connected, they begin to understand that psychic ability is simply a natural extension of our deep wisdom. Mystics was co-created by Abbigail Jackson, Dr.Haile Michaelson & Dunya Hood to bring you an advanced journey to practice and develop your psychic skills (see link below!)

Find Abbigail on:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/abbigailjackson11?igshid=din427i09lmm

Link tree: https://linktr.ee/abbigail__jackson

Website: www.abbigailjackson.com

“Mystics” Psychic & Mediumship Training: 

https://soulstrong.thinkific.com/courses/soulstrong-mystics

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KELLY: https://www.instagram.com/kellrab/

BRITTANY: https://www.instagram.com/brittmarieyt/

**For sponsorships and endorsements e-mail Rene Girard: [email protected]

We found quite a difference in responses when we asked the question “where do you draw the line with cheating”. We talked about what we consider cheating and what our line would be as well as talked about our listeners responses.  This can be a touchy subject and you truly never know what you’re reaction would be until you are in the situation. Never easy to navigate but know there is help out there if you are going through this. 

**side note: We are looking for individuals in an open relationship and/or the sex industry to talk about the boundaries and “rules” in your current or past relationship. Please contact us through Instagram @notyourtherapists or send us an email at [email protected]. We’d LOVE to hear from you and hear your story 

Have a story, want to be featured in one of our episodes, or just want to say Hi?  E-mail us at [email protected].

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Your Podcasters:

KELLY: https://www.instagram.com/kellrab/

BRITTANY: https://www.instagram.com/brittmarieyt/

**For sponsorships and endorsements e-mail Rene Girard: [email protected]

If you aren’t aware of To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA), it is something you must do, we beg you.  If not for you; for your friends, family, loved ones, your followers, the person in the Starbucks line.  This non-profit organization provides a one stop mental health shop.  The website is an international portal for resources on how to reach out for help for a n y t h i n g you are suffering with.  It’s completely anonymous, so unbelievably helpful, easy to navigate and at the tips of your fingers 24/7.  The power and importance of TWLOHA is something that we hoped we could capture in this episode.  We spoke with the Director of Outreach, Chad Moses, who has his own heartbreaking story as to why he got started with TWOLHA before becoming an employee.  Chad shares his knowledge, we share some of our stories and we learn about what exactly the website and TWLOHA have to offer.  Help is possible, help is real and your story matters.  This needs to be mainstream, it needs to be talked about & normalized and most of all, it needs to be accepted.  Help yourself, help your friends and we wish beyond words that everyone finds the strength to reach out.  We need you here.

You may think you are only one person but there are so many ways to help.  Together we are a force that can help those in need.

“OUR MISSION:  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”

One of the most important websites you can ever click on: https://twloha.com, or you can e-mail the team directly: [email protected]

Get Help by calling 1-800-263-TALK(8155) - Suicide Prevention Hotline or by texting 741741 for a trained responder during a crisis.

Have a story, want to be featured in one of our episodes, or just want to say Hi?  E-mail us at [email protected].

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Your Podcasters:

KELLY: https://www.instagram.com/kellrab/

BRITTANY: https://www.instagram.com/brittmarieyt/

**For sponsorships and endorsements e-mail Rene Girard: [email protected]

The thing we love to hate, or hate to love!  This episode we dive deep into the pros and cons of New Years resolutions, why they may be dangerous, how to make them productive and enticing as well as some bad habits we have when making them. Setting goals in general is easy to right off as “it’s not going to happen” but we’ve come up with, what we think, are some fool proof ways to make them worth your while, and stay on track. Are we perfect?  NOPE. We are honest with our listeners about our procrastination and routines that we KNOW don’t work for us (so whyyyy do we do them?). What do you want to accomplish in 2021?  2020 was HARD, and we hope this next year is a little easier for everyone. Sending love ❤️ 

Duolingo App: https://www.duolingo.com

Couch to 5k: http://www.c25k.com

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Your Podcasters:

KELLY: https://www.instagram.com/kellrab/

BRITTANY: https://www.instagram.com/brittmarieyt/

**For sponsorships and endorsements e-mail Rene Girard: [email protected]

The covid fatigue is real. At the start of our second lockdown, we talk about just how much covid has impacted our daily lives but especially: our social life. This time in our lives is insanely crazy and unimaginable but it’s something we all have in common. How do you choose your bubble in this pandemic?  What is the right thing to do?  How do you have the awkward conversation with your best friends about new boundaries?  Missing loved ones, missed opportunities and the absence of hugs, are all things we never thought would be part of our lives. We go through the times that have made us frustrated and talk about the ways that covid has helped us...because it isn’t ALL bad. 

Thought the description would give away the big news?  Heck no!  Tune in to see...we promise you won’t regret it 😃

Have a story, want to be featured in one of our episodes, or just want to say Hi?  E-mail us at [email protected].

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Your Podcasters:

KELLY: https://www.instagram.com/kellrab/

BRITTANY: https://www.instagram.com/brittmarieyt/

**For sponsorships and endorsements e-mail Rene Girard: [email protected]

We took this opportunity to get real deep about relationships with Dre and it was very fulfilling for us.  We learned so much about healthy communication, arguments, the relevance of love languages, timelines of relationships, requirements vs requests and so much more.  As stated in the last episode, coaching and therapy is healthy and your relationship doesn’t need to be in dire straights to benefit from seeing someone - as a couple OR on your own.  Brittany and Kelly shared some personal details about their own relationships throughout this episode and got some insight on what Dre has gone through as well. We hope you can relate! 

Find Dre on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsdresmith/

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Your Podcasters:

KELLY: https://www.instagram.com/kellrab/

BRITTANY: https://www.instagram.com/brittmarieyt/

**For sponsorships and endorsements e-mail Rene Girard: [email protected]

We think it’s safe to say we’ve all been at a point in our lives where we aren’t sure what direction to go, what will fulfill us the most, or what the right thing to do is.  What Jaime, and other personal growth coaches do, is listen to where we are in our current lives and help steer us in the direction that will make us the happiest.  Being in tune with who you are is step one, setting goals for the sessions and what you want to get out of coaching is step two and being able to be vulnerable and true to yourself is key to get the most out of your sessions with a coach.  Do you want to feel lit from within?  Feel energetic about life and truly happy but unsure how to get there?  Coaching might be for you.  It’s important to note that your life doesn’t have to be in shambles to seek the guidance of a coach, it can simply be a healthy addition to your life to hold you accountable and help you reach your goals.  No shame in the coach game.  Some of the questions we went over are:  should you listen to your heart or your head?  Is coaching similar to therapy?  What does a typical coaching session look like?  And so much more.  Listen in to learn more from Jaime and her line of work. 

Follow Jaime on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejaimemorgan/
Website: https://jaimemorgan.com/

Headspace App: https://www.headspace.com

Have a story, want to be featured in one of our episodes, or just want to say Hi?  E-mail us at [email protected].

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KELLY: https://www.instagram.com/kellrab/

BRITTANY: https://www.instagram.com/brittmarieyt/

**For sponsorships and endorsements e-mail Rene Girard: [email protected]

We sat down with wellness blogger and mental health worker, Kenzie Tayla in today’s episode to talk about all things anxiety and health.  She gave tips on how to lessen the effects of a panic attack or general anxiety while it’s happening as well as some preventative strategies to include in your daily life.  One thing we learned in this episode is that there is not a cure all for anxiety and mental illness…it’s all about management and consistency.  Know your limitations, set boundaries, put yourself first, journal, stay in the most mentally positive space possible to avoid setback and just…be kind to yourself. We talk medication, meditation, being grounded and the pain of staying where you are vs the pain of growth/change.

Find Kenzie On:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenzietayla/
Blog/Website: https://www.kenzietayla.com

“Calm” Pinterest board: https://pin.it/7lVgQvY

Other Links:

Meditation app: https://www.unplug.com/

Journal: https://amzn.to/2GFpSQW

Do You Mind If I Cancel by Gary Janetti: https://amzn.to/3nkQXd3

*amazon links are affiliated*

Have a story, want to be featured in one of our episodes, or just want to say Hi?  E-mail us at [email protected].

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KELLY: https://www.instagram.com/kellrab/

BRITTANY: https://www.instagram.com/brittmarieyt/

**For sponsorships and endorsements e-mail Rene Girard: [email protected]