This week we are joined by Luisa Trujillo. We talk about overstimulation, fatigue, and isolation in COVID times. Luisa discusses the differences between a collectivist culture and an individualistic culture, exploring how her immigration from Colombia has impacted her mental health. Other topics include comparing ourselves to others, journaling, and resiliency.

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Original theme music by Neil Lucas.

In this solo episode, we talk about unsolicited advice, asking for the support you need, panic attacks, and fears. We also introduce two new segments, "How are you, for real?" and "Gratitudes."

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Original theme music by Neil Lucas.

Recommendations:

Armchair Expert, Monica and Jess Love Boys: armchairexpertpod.com/pods/mjlb-dan-savage

We are joined this week by Aimee Jewell, Engagement Specialist at the Leadership Louisville Center and wise woman. We talk about feeling like a burden, dealing with bad days, and people pleasing. Note: we discuss suicide in this episode.

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Original Theme Music for Two Nuts in a Pod by Neil Lucas.

This week's guest, Nicole Ward, is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She shares how a difficult childhood drove her to become a therapist. We discuss COVID's influence on mental health and the impacts of the current civil rights movement.

Original theme music by Neil Lucas.

Recommendations

www.cliniciansofcolor.org/

www.facebook.com/Clinicians-of-Co…-100691908379452

This week, Courtney Kolarik, who is three years sober, joins us to tell her recovery story. She was twenty years old, addicted to alcohol and drugs, and was facing jail time when she first decided to become sober. Courtney shares the ups and downs of the recovery process that made her the resilient person she is today.

Original Music for Two Nuts in a Pod by Neil Lucas.

Our guest this week is Kasen Meek, Digital Marketing Coordinator for Centerstone and trans rights activist. We discuss the state of trans rights during the Trump era, and how having a marginalized gender identity impacts mental health. Kasen shares some formative experiences with self advocacy and the importance of difficult conversations. Follow Kasen at trans.parent_kasen on Instagram.

Featured: Original music for Two Nuts in a Pod by Neil Lucas.

References:

-Louisville Pride Foundation Social Justice Fund: bit.ly/3ev37el

-Blofish (gender neutral clothing store): blofish.com/. Use code kasen10 for 10% donation to Centerstone.

This week we are joined by Nubia Bennett, an activist and a mother who is on the board of Neighborhood House and Hack Excellence. We talk about the current protests, race-based trauma, and joy as an act of both self care and defiance in a racist society.

Original theme music composed by Neil Lucas.

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Pleasure Activism by adrienne maree brown.

Hope and Hard Pills podcast: hope-hard-pills.simplecast.com/.

In this week's episode, we recount our experiences from the past two months of quarantine. We delve into coping strategies, new past-times, mindfulness, and gratitude.

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Original theme music by Neil Lucas

Emory's sister returns to the show to impart her therapeutic wisdom and tell embarrassing stories about Emory. This episode was recorded days before social distancing officially started, so we talk about the Coronavirus's impact on the world and our overwhelming feelings of uncertainty. Katie tells us about her new therapy practice, Healing Within, which is focused on treating the whole individual. Katie shares her route to becoming a therapist and her philosophy of care.

Learn more about Healing Within: healingwithinlouisville.com/practitioners/katie/

Featured: Original music by Neil Lucas.

For this week's episode, our guest is fellow Forward Radio host Dave Campbell from Read & Succeed. Dave tells us about his time in the military and his difficult transition back to civilian life. We talk about PTSD, its symptoms, and Dave's experiences coping with it. Dave also shares how books have helped him grow and get through hard times.

If you'd like to hear Dave's show, check out his page at forwardradio.org/read-succeed. Lizzy is the featured guest on Episode 3, which will be aired on Forward Radio. Listen to the episode now using the links below!

Read & Succeed Episode 3 Part 1: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UWndNAPvN8

Read & Succeed Episode 3 Part 2: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtdyIxl4zy8

Original Theme Music for Two Nuts in a Pod was composed by Neil Lucas.