Hello everyone, and happy September! In honor of my birthday month, welcome to the first bonus episode of What's Your Trauma?

I sat down with my good friend/fellow Swiftie/part-time roomie, Jess, to discuss one of our favorite topics -- pop culture. We discussed the intersection of pop culture and mental health, celebrities' parasocial relationships with their fans, recent celebrities controversies (like Doja Cat, Ariana Grande, and Lizzo), and how escaping into celebrity worship and pop culture can be a coping mechanism.

We hope you enjoy!

cw: drug and alcohol addiction, religious trauma, SA, eating disorders

Welcome to this week's episode of What's Your Trauma? Today's episode features Grace Walker! Grace is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. Grace focuses her practice around addiction and recovery, personality disorders, and trauma. She has been sober for 6 years and is passionate about sponsoring and mentoring younger women in their journeys toward healing and successfully navigating a patriarchal society.

You can find Grace at the following places:

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@disgracie.x

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@disgracie.x

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/grace-walker-redondo-beach-ca/800320

If you or someone you know is struggling with the subjects discussed in today's episode, here are some resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: ⁠⁠⁠988⁠⁠

SAMHSA

⁠RAINN⁠

⁠NEDA

cw: adoption trauma, body image, fatphobia

Welcome back to the What's Your Trauma?  podcast. This week's episode features Jamie Joeyen-Waldorf! Jamie (she/her) is an NYC-based, Asian American producer passionate about transforming the way commercial theatre is made. She founded JW Theatrical to serve artists and theatre lovers by creating innovative stories for a new era of audiences through a people-centric approach. Recent Broadway producing credits include A Doll's House, The Kite Runner, and Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune (Tony nomination).

You can find Jamie at the following places:

Website: https://www.jwtheatrical.com/

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@jamiewaldorf⁠

If you or someone you know is struggling with the subjects discussed in today's episode, here are some resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: ⁠⁠⁠⁠988⁠⁠⁠

Adoptee Resources

NEDA

cw: death of a parent, cancer, sexual trauma, suicidal ideation

Welcome back to the What's Your Trauma?  podcast. This week's episode features Sydney Ross! After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Film & Television with a minor in Screenwriting at the University of Southern California in 2016, Sydney worked for TV Literary Partner, Tim Phillips, at United Talent Agency. After a year and a half spent at UTA, she was the Writers’ PA on season one of "Dead to Me" at Netflix and on one of the "Game of Thrones" spinoffs at HBO. Following these jobs, she worked for Bryan Cogman during his 2-year overall deal with Amazon Studios and as a Writers’ Assistant on his show there, "Lazarus." Then, Sydney was Daria Polatin’s Showrunner's Assistant on "Devil in Ohio" at Netflix, which premiered this past Fall. Currently, Sydney is the Script Coordinator on season two of Rachel Shukert’s "Nine Perfect Strangers" at Hulu. Sydney's current goal is to work as a writer on a TV show, and her ultimate goal is to create her own!

You can find Sydney at the following places:

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@rossblessedforless

If you or someone you know is struggling with the subjects discussed in today's episode, here are some resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: ⁠⁠⁠988⁠⁠

⁠RAINN⁠

American Cancer Society Patient Programs and Services

cw: religious trauma, homophobia, SA, eating disorders

Welcome to the ninth episode of What's Your Trauma?  and our FIRST one that features a collective tarot reading at the end of it :) This week's episode features Eliza Day! Eliza is a Pennsylvania-born, LA-based actor, writer, and tarot reader. Her work illuminates and reimagines the stories we tell ourselves, empowering us all to become the deliberate creators of our personal and collective futures.

You can find Eliza at the following places:

Instagram: ⁠⁠@elizadaylight⁠

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elizadaylight

Website: https://www.elizaday.love/

If you or someone you know is struggling with the subjects discussed in today's episode, here are some resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: ⁠⁠988⁠

RAINN

NEDA

spoilers for 4x03 of Succession

cw: child abuse

Welcome to the eighth episode of What's Your Trauma?  This week's episode is a SOLO (!!!!) episode where I talk about this week's episode of Succession 'Connor's Wedding' and how it showcases several trauma responses and different types of inner children. Also, as a tv-geek, this episode was an absolute masterclass in writing, direction, and performance. I still can't stop thinking about Sarah Snook's acting.

A little about me: I'm Kimberly Joy, the host and creator of the What's Your Trauma? podcast. I am an actor and writer living in Los Angeles, although I am originally from NYC (like the Roy children). I am an advocate for talking openly about mental health and community, and I am a geek for all things psychology, prestige TV, and Taylor Swift.

You can find me, Kimberly, at the following places:

Instagram: ⁠@kimberlyjoymcbride

Website: kimberlyjoymcbride.com

IMDb: ⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9648561/

If you or someone you know is struggling with the subjects discussed in today's episode, here are some resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: ⁠988

cw: obsessive compulsive disorder, germaphobia, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, existential ocd

Welcome to the seventh episode of What's Your Trauma?  This week's episode features Brandon Karsh of the New Hollywood Association! Brandon Karsh is a Producer and Director living in LA who is originally from Denver, Colorado. Called the camp counselor of his friend group (despite never having been one), when Brandon isn't losing at board game nights he can be found catching up on TV with his cat.

You can find Brandon at the following places:

Instagram: ⁠@bkarsh17

IMDb: ⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6535499/

If you or someone you know is struggling with the subjects discussed in today's episode, here are some resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: ⁠988

US Government Disability Services

International OCD Foundation

OCD Center of LA

OCD Nashville Instagram (helpful posts)

cw: toxic masculinity, depression

Welcome to the sixth episode of What's Your Trauma?  Today's episode features Leo Xia! Leo aka 'Lowhi' is a bilingual alt-R&B/low-fi artist and songwriter whose music has been featured on HBO Max, Netflix, and TNT.

You can find Leo at the following places:

Instagram: @lowhiofficial

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3KUPWfQpnvly6W1yogx267

If you or someone you know is struggling with the subjects discussed in today's episode, here are some resources:

Asian Mental Health Project: https://asianmentalhealthproject.com/

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

cw: death, grief, illness

Welcome to the fifth episode of What's Your Trauma?  Today's episode features Emmy Newman! Emmy is a director, writer, producer, actor and great-niece of Paul Newman!

You can find Emmy at the following places:

Instagram: @emmynewmanishere

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7658031/

If you or someone you know is struggling with the subjects discussed in today's episode, here are some resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Grief Support Center: 888-417-1444

cw: bullying, physical violence, mention of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, death

Welcome to the fourth episode of What's Your Trauma?  Today's episode features my good friend Nick Grace! Nick is an actor, writer, and producer originally from Alma, Michigan. He now lives in LA.

You can find Nick at the following places:

Instagram: @sleepynickg

IMDb: imdb.com/name/nm6902915/

If you or someone you know is struggling with the subjects discussed in today's episode, here are some resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988