WHAT AM I DOING? with Donnie Berry🍓

Welcome to Episode 9 of WHAT AM I DOING? with Donnie Berry🍓

Title: PRIDE! What is Nicky Doing?

We’re kicking off the Pride Month Series with a colorful, joyful, and deeply affirming convo featuring Nicky Knight—a stylist, creative, and body neutrality/body acceptance influencer who’s out here rewriting the rules on beauty, movement, and self-expression.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Nicky’s evolution from fashion styling to Zumba teaching

• Body neutrality and learning to take up space without apology

• Queerness, fashion, and personal power

• Navigating safety and visibility in public spaces

• Finding healing (and hotness) through movement, joy, and community

I also open up with some personal reflections about Pride Month, reclaiming my coming out story, and a real-life moment that shook my sense of safety—and why it still matters today.

This one’s honest. This one’s expansive. This one’s for the queers 🌈

And yes… the jingle is jinglin’.

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🔗 Follow Nicky Knight

Instagram: @nikolelovesyou

TikTok: @nikolelovesyou

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✨ Nicky’s Creative Style Crushes

@raeannlangas

@fitfatandallthat

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🎧 Donnie & Nicky’s Pride Playlist Icons

@celinedion

@ladygaga

@beyonce

@cher

@badgalriri

@britneyspears

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🌈 LGBTQ+ Youth Resources

You are not alone.

• The Trevor Project – 24/7 crisis support

• Trans Lifeline – peer-led support for trans folks

• It Gets Better Project – stories + hope from LGBTQ+ voices

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📩 Submit a “Berry Good Vibe,” “Bitterberry,” or “Berry Weird”:

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.donnieberry.com

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📲 Follow Me

Personal IG: @thedonnieberry

Podcast IG: @whatamidoing.pod

TikTok: @thedonnieberry

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🎧 Listen & Subscribe:

YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts

Just search “What Am I Doing? with Donnie Berry”

Welcome to Episode 8 of WHAT AM I DOING? with Donnie Berry🍓

This week, I’m wrapping up Mental Health Awareness Month by doing something a little different—I set a timer, hit record, and just let the camera roll.

In this free-flowing episode, I talk about taking a much-needed mental health break, reconnecting to my 12-step recovery programs, and trying to figure out what’s next job-wise (because… bills). I also get into the whole Beyoncé ticket dilemma—am I going to New York or not?

Plus:

• ​ My deep love for New York and New York accents
• ​ A random story time about Miss Mary and powdered sugar donuts
• ​ Another Bitterberry segment
• ​ And some thoughts on how the podcast might evolve as I keep prioritizing my mental health

I somehow managed to get it all out in 24 minutes. So… success?

Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. New episodes drop every Tuesday!

Follow me:

@donnieberry

@whatamidoing.pod

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Welcome to Episode 7 of WHAT AM I DOING? with Donnie Berry🍓

This week, I’m reporting live from Dis-Regulation Station. After a chaotic, emotionally exhausting week, I’m finally catching my breath and reflecting on everything that tried to take me out (but didn’t).

Then I sit down with Remy Uhler — a therapist, healer, and founder of the nonprofit Olivia’s Healing Paws and jewelry brand Bloom A New You — as we continue our mental health series and open up the conversation around grief, purpose, and what healing actually looks like.

Remy and I go way back — we first met as bright-eyed, bushy-tailed kids chasing the acting dream. These days, she’s deeply rooted in the mental health world, and we talk about what she sees people struggling with most today. She shares the legacy of her late dog Olivia, how that grief led her to start a nonprofit, and how she accidentally became the CEO of a jewelry line that’s now blossomed into its own movement. It’s honest, inspiring, and a little bit unexpected — just like healing tends to be.

Connect with Remy:

IG (personal): @remycurtlee

IG (nonprofit): @oliviashealingpaws

IG (jewelry brand): @bloomanewyou

Website: www.oliviashealingpaws.com

Connect with me:

IG: @donnieberry

Podcast IG: @whatamidoing.pod

Resources:

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out:

• ​ 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
• ​ www.988lifeline.org
• ​ Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Listen on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts — just search What Am I Doing? with Donnie Berry🍓

#WhatAmIDoing #WAIDpodcast #DonnieBerry #MentalHealthAwareness #TherapyDogs #PetGrief #HealingJourney #RemyUhler #PodcastCommunity #OliviasHealingPaws #BloomANewYou

Welcome to Episode 6 of WHAT AM I DOING? with Donnie Berry🍓

We’re back! Surprise!

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the deep convos continue…

This week, I’m joined by Afghan-American clinical social worker, cultural critic, and founder of Burqas and Beer, Madina Wardak (IG: @burqasandbeer).

This episode is honest, grounded, and full of nuance. Madina and I talk about what it means to speak out in a polarized world, how she approaches advocacy with empathy, and what she sees people struggling with most in her work as a therapist. We get into collective grief, emotional boundaries, and the emotional toll of holding space while navigating identity and truth.

It’s a beautiful, layered conversation about humanity, activism, and using your voice—even when it’s hard.

Follow Madina:

Instagram – @burqasandbeer

Podcast – @burqasandbeerpod

Whether you’re feeling fired up, burned out, or somewhere in between, I hope this episode helps you feel seen, grounded, and a little less alone.

Connect with me:

Instagram – @whatamidoing.pod + @donnieberry

Website – www.donnieberry.com

#WhatAmIDoing #WhatAmIDoingPodcast #WAIDpodcast #DonnieBerry #MadinaWardak #BurqasAndBeer #MentalHealth #Activism #TherapyTalk #AfghanVoices

Welcome to Episode 5 of WHAT AM I DOING? with Donnie Berry🍓

Better Late Than Never😬🤷🏽‍♂️

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, this week’s episode gets personal. I open up about my own mental health journey—from the early days of getting sober, to navigating 12-step recovery, therapy, EMDR, and what it’s been like to finally work with a psychiatrist. This episode is about the messy, non-linear, deeply human process of trying to heal, feel, and grow.

It’s also a reminder that we’re all doing our best, even if it doesn’t always look like it from the outside. (And yes, the episode’s a little late this week… but hey, mental health first, right?)

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• ​AA: https://www.aa.org
• ​OA: https://oa.org
• ​National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

Whether you’re in the middle of your own journey or supporting someone else through theirs, I hope this episode helps you feel a little more seen.

Connect with me:

Instagram – @whatamidoing.pod + @donnieberry

Website – www.donnieberry.com

#WhatAmIDoing #WhatAmIDoingPodcast #WAIDpodcast #DonnieBerry #MentalHealth

Welcome to Episode 4 of WHAT AM I DOING? with Donnie Berry🍓

A Depressive Spiral, Beyoncé Revival✨

This week’s episode is what happens when you hit record in the middle of a depressive episode and just… go with it. I talk about forcing myself to show up, spiraling mid-filming, and finding glimmers of purpose in the chaos. Then I somehow end up in a full Beyoncé rant (because Cowboy Carter is that girl) — especially with the Cowboy Carter Tour officially kicking off this week. I unpack why her art always hits something deep for me and why I can’t go to a concert any other way now that I’ve had the VIP experience.

I also share the story of my wild, unexpected run-in with a popstar — and how it reminded me that anything can happen for the good, even when you least expect it. That moment is what finally pushed me to get serious about creating a will (because: life is wild). And in this week’s Bitterberry, a listener vents about California drivers… which leads me to confess that I might be one of them. Oops.

New episodes every Tuesday.

Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts — just search “What Am I Doing? with Donnie Berry.”

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Connect with me:

Instagram – @whatamidoing.pod + @donnieberry

Website – www.donnieberry.com

#WhatAmIDoing #WhatAmIDoingPodcast #WAIDpodcast #DonnieBerry #Beyonce #CowboyCarter #Bitterberry #MentalHealth #CreativeFlow #CaliforniaDrivers #VIPera #CowboyCarterTour

Welcome to Episode 3 of What Am I Doing? with Donnie Berry🍓

In this week’s episode, I reflect on a heavy weekend that brought up a lot—Easter, my mom’s birthday, and the messy, layered experience of grief. I talk about what it’s like to feel your feelings when all you want to do is avoid them, and why it’s easier said than done.

Then I’m joined by my longtime friend Raven Briana (@RavenBriana), and we talk about everything from our first impressions of each other to friendship longevity, what it means to be in your “fitness girl era,” and navigating creative flow while building a career in PR. Raven also shares her “what am I doing?” moments and how energetic shifts helped her move forward.

Follow Raven:

Instagram – @RavenBriana

Website – www.RavenBriana.com

Connect with me:

Instagram – @whatamidoing.pod + @donnieberry

Website – www.donnieberry.com

New episodes every Tuesday.

Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts – just search “What Am I Doing? with Donnie Berry.”

#WhatAmIDoing #WhatAmIDoingPodcast #WAIDpodcast #DonnieBerry #Grief #EasterFeels #CreativeFlow #RavenBriana

Welcome to Episode 2 of What Am I Doing? with Donnie Berry 🍓

This week, I reflect on what it means to officially be a content creator (I guess?), and the absolute respect I now have for people who do this consistently. I also talk about the spiral I had after buying a new camera, dating fatigue, and the emotional gymnastics of being on Grindr in 2025.

We get into manifestation and healing too—with a shoutout to To Be Magnetic and the EXPANDED podcast—because even in the chaos, I’m still doing the inner work.

And of course, we close out with Bitterberry and Berry Good Vibes, plus a reminder to check out my freshly updated website:

www.DonnieBerry.com

(D-O-N-N-I-E-B-E-R-R-Y dot com, because I’m that serious now.)

Also—at some point, my ex on Judge Judy comes up. Don’t ask, just listen.

If you’ve ever felt creatively stuck, tired of dating apps, or just wondering what the hell you’re doing—same. This space is for you.

New episodes drop every Tuesday!

Listen on:

Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube – just search What Am I Doing? with Donnie Berry

Follow & connect:

Instagram: @whatamidoing.pod + @donnieberry

Email: [email protected]

Segments to look out for:

Berry Good Vibes (something positive from you or me)

Bitterberry (lighthearted rants or struggles)

Berry Weird (weird habits or thoughts we all secretly relate to)

Shoutout to ChatGPT for helping me organize this episode—again.

#WhatAmIDoing #WhatAmIDoingPodcast #WAIDpodcast #DonnieBerry #GirlImTired #BerryGoodVibes #Bitterberry #JudgeJudy

Welcome to the very first episode of What Am I Doing? with Donnie Berry 🍓

In this kickoff, I’m diving into the real story behind why I left a stable nursing management job (and turned down another one) to chase something that actually lights me up. This podcast is for anyone who’s ever felt behind, unsure, or just plain lost—and asked themselves, What am I doing?

We’re gonna laugh, maybe get a little deep, and definitely keep it real.

New episodes every Tuesday!

Follow the journey:

Instagram: @whatamidoing.pod + @donnieberry

Email: [email protected]

Listen on:

Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube – just search What Am I Doing? with Donnie Berry

Segments to watch for:

• ​Berry Good Vibes
• ​Bitterberry
• ​Berry Weird (coming soon)

Thanks for being here—it means more than you know.