The L Podcast

The L Podcast

By Dr. Liz KopcoEducationSelf-Improvement
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The L Podcast episodes

  • Ep. 81: Using The Suicide + Crisis Lifeline
    TW: Mentions or suggestions of suicide and intrusive thoughts.
    When you live with anxiety and depression, sometimes it can be hard to reach out for help. Yes everyone says "reach out anytime" or "call me if you need me", but when you're in those moments, the really dark ones, a big barrier is the feeling of bothering, or being a burden, or sometimes even embarrassment. It's hard to ask for help. But there's the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to help. I had to use it a few weeks ago. It was a scary moment but I'm so glad I did. What's it like to call or text 988? Here's what it was like so you know what to expect if you ever need to use it. I hope no one ever needs to, but that they do use it if they need help.
    You're not alone. You are loved. You deserve to live.
    If anyone is struggling with intrusive thoughts or thoughts of suicide, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 9-8-8, or even chatting online at www.988lifeline.org
    17 min
  • Ep. 80: Surviving Childhood Trauma
    TW: This episode mentions murder, suicide, and suggestions of abuse.
    Childhood trauma isn't something that ends with childhood. Sometimes that shit follows you into adulthood. As adults processing and healing from childhood trauma, my bestie Brittney and I are talking about what it's been like. Spoiler alert: It's been hard AF. Childhood trauma impacts mental health, which in the Latinx community isn't talked about enough! This episode covers a hard topic, but Brittney handles it with such grace and has some amazing tips at the end, you won't want to miss it.
    Remember, you are NOT what has happened to you. And you're not alone.
    You can learn more about my chica Brittney Benavidez Smith on IG at @brittneybenavidezsmith or @one_in_a_melody, and her website oneinamelody.com
    29 min
  • Ep. 79: When Life Feels Big, Look For The Small Things

    Life can feel really big, really heavy sometimes. I know it's felt like that a lot lately for me. That heaviness just feeds anxiety and depression, and before you know it, a bad morning turns into a bad day and into a bad week. You blink and it's been a month of feeling like shit. Yesterday I woke up to a panic attack and expected it to ruin my day, my week. But it didn't. It was actually one of the best days I've had in a while! I was super productive, in a good mood, and felt good. How? It was the little things. They say gratitude is the best weapon against anxiety and the little things are those weapons. Today I'm challenging you to find one "little" thing you can do for yourself to help with all the BIG things. And remember, we got this!

    15 min
  • Ep. 78: When You See Death Coming
    No one likes to talk or think about death, but it’s all around us. Death has been on my mind lately for a few reasons, mainly with my dog Burberry’s health changing. It hit me that she’s getting older and being able to see it, well it’s fucked with me. I started pre-grieving. Let’s talk about why we start to pre-grieve when we see death coming. I know death can be a difficult subject and if it’s something you’re dealing with now, know you’re not alone. You’re not weak for “not handling it well”. No one does. There’s no handbook for handling situations like this. You’re doing what you can and I’m proud of you. I’m here for you. You’re not alone.
    23 min
  • Ep. 77: Knowing Your Worth (Miniseries Pt. 3)

    Do you know how awesome you are? Probably not. Sometimes when we're always focused on who we want to be, we overlook and undervalue who we ALREADY are (which is pretty f*cking awesome). Not knowing who we are means we don't know our worth. But what's the big deal with not knowing our worth? Who does that hurt? Everyone. Not knowing your worth means you miss out on opportunities that can help out your career, your family, your whole damn future. Part of knowing who you are is knowing when opportunities are or aren't for YOU. Let's talk about it!

    18 min
  • Ep. 76: When Not Knowing Who I Am Leads To Depression (Miniseries Pt.2)
    Who knew three words to add up to such a big question! WHO ARE YOU? I thought I knew who I was at 14. Then I thought for sure I knew who I was at 24. Now at 32, I've realized the answer will always be changing. These past three decades I've put so much pressure on myself to know exactly who I am so I could figure out what she should look like, what she should be achieving, etc. But all that's really done is fucked with my mental health because I either don't know or I'm not living up to that expectation. Anyone else?
    17 min
  • Ep. 75: Who Are You When Your Morals Are Tested? (Miniseries Pt. 1)

    Who Are You? Miniseries: It's my birthday month, meaning it's a month full of self-reflection. So in this four part miniseries we're answering the question Who Are You? I know it's a bit of a vague, yet loaded question, but who we are impacts our lives and those around us. In this first part we're talking about how our morals and values shape who we are. Thinking about what our values and morals are isn't necessarily on the forefront of everyone's mind 24/7/365, but it's our values and morals that influence the decisions we make every day. They impact who we are when people ARE and AREN'T watching us. They decide whether we stand up and speak up for others or make us bystanders. So who are you when your morals are tested? Let's talk about it.

    24 min
  • Ep. 74: When You Stop Validating Your Own Feelings
    Life can really throw some shit in your face, but society tells you that you should rub that shit into your face and call it a mud mask. Make the best of it. Turn it into something positive. But it's literal shit. in. your. face. Sometimes situations are just that. Shitty. Yet we feel the pressure to find gratitude in everything and to turn bad situations into good ones but you know what, that takes effort. It takes energy that we already don't have. When you stop validating your own feelings that you're going through some tough challenges, you stop letting yourself feel those feelings and that can make things go pretty ugly pretty fast. Today I share some doozies that my therapist gave me to help me stop turning shit into luxury face masks.
    22 min
  • Ep. 73: The Struggles Of Breaking Cultural Traditions
    Stories of trailblazers breaking cultural traditions and norms are always feel-good and inspiring, but that's because you don't see what the road looked like before they paved the way. First-gen students, Americans, and those who immigrate to this country for a better future are the trailblazers that take the beating building paths so those after them can enjoy the stroll. I'm very lucky to have someone I deeply admire and am fortunate to call my best friend on today's episode, Dr. Jiyan Mohammad. Jiyan came to the US from Kurdistan, a territory in northern Iraq, and is the oldest of 10. Part of Kurdish culture is that women are only really supported to aspire to become wives and mothers. At around the age of 8, Jiyan said fuck that (my words not hers!) and knew she wanted a different life than the women before her. Breaking cultural and family traditions can be filled with heartbreak, work you down to the bone, and be a challenging task with no one to help guide you. But like Jiyan, people break them so they can build a better life for themselves, their families, and their future. This episode is for the unrecognized heroes breaking traditions is worth listening to every minute!
    39 min
  • Ep. 72: How To Give Yourself Promotions

    Just got laid off or looking for a better opportunity? Then you don't want to miss today's episode! We're chatting with Nick Kopco (yes, my awesome brother-in-law) about how he's managed to changed positions 7 times, and always for a better role and better pay. But wait, isn't changing jobs often bad for your resume? Well, staying loyal to one employer for 20 years may have been a thing our parents did, but unfortunately many employers aren't loyal to their employees, don't offer competitive salaries, or have toxic work environments. Let's talk about it!

    37 min

About The L Podcast

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The L Podcast is a personal growth and mental health podcast for those navigating life, love, and career pressure. If you’re feeling burned out, stuck, or questioning what you want next, this show…