Best Barely Coping Podcasts (2025)

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The Uninvited Dinner Guest: A Guided Meditation for Holiday Grief 19:12

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4d ago19:12

19:12

This episode isn’t your usual holiday meditation filled with cheerful tunes and sparkly sentiments. Instead, it’s for those who feel the weight of the season pressing down on them. If you’re mourning someone you’ve loved, someone who’s slipping away, or even a version of yourself that feels lost, this meditation is for you. It’s also for anyone car…

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The Calm That Found Its Way: A Dr. Seuss-Style Guided Meditation 9:02

18d ago9:02

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This isn’t your grandma’s meditation — it’s Dr. Seuss meets nervous-system healing. If you’ve ever tried to host, decorate, shop, and “stay present” all at once, this episode is your invitation to drop the glitter and breathe. Inspired by The Grinch and my lifelong love of Dr. Seuss, this 9-minute guided meditation is equal parts poetic and practic…

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The Rest That Stole Perfection: Nervous System Resets 17:54

18d ago17:54

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If you’ve ever hosted a holiday that looked picture-perfect and secretly wanted to crawl under the table mid-dinner—this one’s for you. In this Dr. Seuss-inspired episode, Sarai gets real about the overachiever spiral that turns “festive” into “fight-or-flight.” From curated chaos to the silent panic of being everyone’s emotional support human, she…

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Resting Grinch Face: A Survival Guide for Holiday Perfectionists 7:58

18d ago7:58

7:58

If the holidays make you want to chug eggnog straight from the carton, this one’s for you. This Dr. Seuss–inspired episode is equal parts poetry, nervous system science, and dark comedy for anyone drowning in tinsel and expectations. Sarai shares her infamous “I threw up on Thanksgiving dinner” story (yes, really) to unpack how perfectionism, famil…

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Holiday Grief, Ham Defense, and the Art of Barely Holding It Together 26:59

25d ago26:59

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This one’s different. It’s longer. It’s raw. It’s 26 minutes of dark humor, grief, and real talk about surviving the holidays when everything feels too damn heavy. We’re talking anticipatory grief (the kind that hits before loss), family chaos, and that weird cultural pressure to “be merry” when you’re just trying not to throw a ham at someone. I s…

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The Slow Return: A Meditation for When You Feel Gone 17:21

1M ago17:21

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This meditation is for the days when your body feels miles away and your brain’s buffering wheel just keeps spinning. When you’re not “fine,” but you can’t fall apart either. In The Slow Return, Sarai guides you through a nervous-system-safe experience for thawing freeze mode — the moment when your body hits pause because the world’s been too fucki…

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Defrosting the Freeze (SOMATIC exercises for the Numb) 13:23

1M ago13:23

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If you’ve been feeling like a human iPhone stuck on 1%, welcome to the freeze response — the least sexy survival state in the nervous-system lineup. This episode breaks down what’s actually happening when your body taps out: We go full nerd on the dorsal vagal system, the HPA axis, and the neurochemistry that makes you feel like a ghost in your own…

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Fuck This Freeze: Affirmations for When You’re Too Tired to Function 7:56

1M ago7:56

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If you’ve been staring at your wall, forgetting what day it is, or moving slower than a dial-up modem in hell—welcome to freeze mode. This episode isn’t about “snapping out of it.” It’s about calling out your nervous system’s bullshit with love, laughter, and a few strategic F-bombs. We’ll breathe (the lazy way), swear (the effective way), and roas…

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Fuck It, I’m Breathing: A Guided Meditation for When You’re Over It 8:24

1M ago8:24

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This isn’t a calm, whispery meditation for people who have their shit together. This is for the overthinkers, the anxious gremlins, and the “I might spontaneously combust if one more person emails me ‘per my last message’” crowd. In this episode, we’re not transcending—we’re surviving. You’ll breathe & face your anxiety Gremlin. No sage. No sit-sti…

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Anxiety Olympics - Somatic Resets That Work 12:28

1M ago12:28

12:28

If anxiety had a sporting event, you’d be a decorated athlete. Heart pounding? Gold medal. Jaw clenched? Silver. Overthinking a text from 3 days ago? Hell yeah, podium finish. This episode isn’t about calming down — it’s about getting that chaotic energy out of your body before you spontaneously combust. We’re ditching the mindfulness apps and doin…

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My Brain is a Flight Risk (Affirmations That Don't Suck Ass Balls) 6:13

1M ago6:13

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My Brain Is a Flight Risk: affirmations that don’t suck ass balls If your brain’s been auditioning for Doomsday: The Musical, congratulations — you have anxiety. This episode is for the overthinkers, the catastrophizers, and the “what-if-everything-explodes” crowd. We’re not pretending to be calm; we’re learning to breathe through the chaos with sa…

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Carrying What You Can’t Fix (Guided Meditation) 11:48

2M ago11:48

11:48

This meditation isn’t about letting go — it’s about learning to live with what stays. Grief doesn’t disappear when you ignore it. It weaves itself into who you are, reshaping you quietly, changing your rhythm. In this guided meditation, you’ll be invited to stop trying to fix what was never broken — to breathe, to hold the weight you’ve been carryi…

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Grief Lives In the Body - Fcking MOVE IT! 12:10

2M ago12:10

12:10

Grief doesn’t just live in your heart — it hides in your shoulders, your gut, your jaw, and every muscle that’s been holding it together for too long. This Spit. Scream. Surrender. session isn’t about talking your way through pain — it’s about moving through it. We’ll shake, pound, scream, fold, and breathe — full-body, primal, and raw — to let gri…

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The Grief You Can't Post About 8:41

2M ago8:41

8:41

This one’s for the grief nobody sees. The kind that doesn’t get casseroles, condolences, or a hashtag. I hold space for the heartbreak of both the personal and the collective — from watching the world fracture and ache, to grieving someone who’s still here, to mourning the versions of ourselves that quietly die along the way. Through gentle 4-6 bre…

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Hosting Anxiety: A Guided Meditation with Rumi’s Guest House 10:48

2M ago10:48

10:48

This isn’t about banishing anxiety — it’s about giving it a chair without letting it redecorate your whole damn house. In this 10-minute guided meditation, we breathe (4-7-8), welcome every messy emotion, and drop into Rumi’s timeless poem The Guest House as a reminder that every feeling is a visitor, not a life sentence. You’ll leave grounded, ste…

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Science-Backed Resets to Pull Your Ass Out of Panic 19:40

2M ago19:40

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Nervous System Resets for Anxiety Anxiety isn’t just in your head — it’s a full-body hostile takeover. Amy (the amygdala): slams the panic button. Carl (the prefrontal cortex): gets kicked out of the office. Hippo (the hippocampus): pulls out every embarrassing receipt from 7th grade. Simba (the sympathetic system): floors the gas like you’re about…

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Anxiety Affirmations That Don't Suck Ass Balls 6:49

2M ago6:49

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Affirmations That Don’t Suck Ass Balls: Anxiety Edition This episode gives you two things: The science of anxiety — how your amygdala (Amy) hijacks your nervous system, kicks your prefrontal cortex (Carl) offline, and drags you into past regrets or future catastrophes. I break down why your brain time-travels, why it feels so physical, and how your…

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Compass Meditation for Self-Trust (When Your Brain Is Talking Shit) 11:50

2M ago11:50

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This isn’t your average soft-and-sparkly meditation. This is for the moments when you don’t trust yourself, when you’re second-guessing every damn decision, and when you’re convinced everyone else has it figured out but you. In this guided meditation, we’ll use 4–6 breath and 4–7–8 breath to calm your nervous system, then drop into a visualization …

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Your Gut Is Smarter Than Google...Self-Trust Building Exercises 13:14

2M ago13:14

13:14

I used to think I couldn’t trust myself — so much that I paid $10K a month to a coach to make every decision for me. What I didn’t realize was that self-trust isn’t a mindset issue, it’s a nervous system issue. In this episode, I share how being a 2/4 Generator with emotional authority in Human Design and understanding the vagus nerve as your secon…

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Stop Outsourcing Every Fucking Decision--Self Trust Affirmations 7:38

2M ago7:38

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This episode is all about building self-trust and giving you affirmations that don’t suck ass balls. I used to believe I couldn’t trust myself to make a single decision — so much so that I paid ten grand a month to a shady “expert” who convinced me I was helpless. Spoiler: she was wrong. This episode is your crash course in building self-trust when…

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Have You Met Your Inner Asshole Yet? (Guided Meditation) 15:47

3M ago15:47

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15 MIN Guided Meditation We all have that inner asshole — the voice that trash talks us, tells us nothing we do is enough, and drags us through bullshit stories we’d never say to anyone else. In this guided meditation, we’re not shutting that part down or pretending the inner asshole is not there. We’re meeting them. We’re asking what they're tryin…

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Stop Talking Shit, Start Petting Yourself 10:25

3M ago10:25

10:25

When your inner asshole is on a rampage, no amount of “positive thinking” is gonna save you. Self-worth doesn’t live in your head — it lives in your body. This episode gives you quick, weird, nervous-system-friendly practices to shift the way you feel in real time: self-hugs, shoulder rubs, grounding breathwork, and one ridiculous roar that shakes …

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Fire Your Inner Asshole: A Self-Worth Reset 7:31

3M ago7:31

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You’ve been trash-talking yourself for years — calling yourself names you wouldn’t even say to your worst enemy. I know, because I did it too. One day I called myself a “stupid fucking cunt” out loud in front of a client. She cried. T hat moment CHANGED MY LIFE and showed me just how vicious my inner self-talk had become. This episode isn’t fluffy,…

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Spin It Out: Guided Meditation 11:39

3M ago11:39

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This one’s for the days when your brain won’t shut the fuck up about how you’re behind, failing, or the world’s biggest screw-up. We’ll ground, gather all that comparison bullshit into a ball, spin it fast, and launch it into the cosmos where it can’t touch you. Then we’ll call in what you actually need—compassion, safety, power—and anchor it into …

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Nervous System Resets: When Your Brain Says Everyone Hates You 10:45

3M ago10:45

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Ever spiral so hard you’re sure everyone hates you and you’re failing at life? Yeah. Been there. Last week my nervous system flipped the “everything is fucked” switch, and logic wasn’t gonna save me. This episode is all about nervous system resets you can use when your brain won’t shut the fuck up: Verbal Purge → trauma dump into a voice memo. Get …

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Affirmations For When You're Spinning Out 7:08

3M ago7:08

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This one’s for the days your brain won’t shut up about how you’re failing at life, everyone else is sprinting ahead, and you’re crawling in last place. Spoiler: that’s not truth. That’s your nervous system on overdrive. Comparison makes your amygdala scream “danger,” floods you with cortisol, and then dangles dopamine hits while you scroll yourself…

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Meet Your Anger (Guided Visualization) 21:42

3M ago21:42

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Big Takeaway: You can feel anger, survive it, and walk out stronger. You don’t have to shove it down or let it explode — you can make it your ally. This isn’t a chill, floaty meditation. It’s about walking straight into the room with your Anger, looking it in the eye, and saying: Thank you. I see you. You’ve kept me alive. Now let’s do this differe…

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Somatic Exercises-Anger is Allowed in Healing 15:15

3M ago15:15

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Sarai shares a raw story about a blow-up with her parents after years of swallowing anger — and how her body went full fight mode. She breaks down the science of what happens in your nervous system when anger has nowhere to go and guides you through four somatic exercises to give it a safe exit. Quick Episode Map: Story: Confronting family over rac…

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Anger is Allowed in Healing (Affirmations) 10:41

3M ago10:41

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Sarai gets real about her long history with anger — the one emotion she grew up “allowed” to feel and express. For decades, it was her fuel, her armor, and sometimes her identity. Now, after years of using it to get ahead (and burning out from it), she reframes anger as a protective messenger, not a flaw. This episode dives into: Why anger gets a b…

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The Hallway of You (Guided Meditation) 15:43

4M ago15:43

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Sarai leads a gentle but powerful guided meditation to help listeners reconnect with every version of themselves—past, present, and future—without judgment or conditions. It’s not about instant self-love, but about ending the constant war and letting your body exist in peace. The journey: Entering the Hallway — Visualize a warm, safe hallway lined …

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Body Acceptance Somatic Exercise 7:52

4M ago7:52

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Sarai leads an unapologetic, eight-minute somatic release for anyone taught their body is wrong. It’s not a mirror pep talk—it’s a way to drop the fight and land back in your skin. The flow: Shake — Stand up, loosen every joint, and shake like you’re flinging off years of judgment. Feel every ripple as proof you’re alive. Sound — Growl, curse, scre…

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Body Acceptance Affirmations That Don't SUCK 6:48

4M ago6:48

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Sarai delivers a straight-talking, no-sugarcoating mini-episode on body acceptance affirmations for people who are done with self-hate but can’t force the “love every inch” mantra. Drawing from her own three-decade battle with an eating disorder, she explains that for her, body love began with acceptance—allowing her body to exist without punishmen…

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When You're SPIRALING 6:32

4M ago6:32

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This simple grounding technique takes you out of "time-travel brain", where you're future tripping or reliving the past and brings you into your body and the present moment.By Sarai Speer

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When Your Brain is a Dick 6:18

4M ago6:18

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We all have moments where our brain lies to us, tries to tell us we're pieces of shit. Well, this is a 5 min spicy guided meditation for those moments. Download this and come back to it as often as you need. REMEMBER: Just because you think it doe NOT make it true.By Sarai Speer

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For The MF'er Who's Doing TOO MUCH (Affirmations) 7:00

4M ago7:00

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If you’re doing way too much, running on caffeine and chaos, and low-key spiraling while pretending everything’s fine—this one’s for you. In this fiery kickoff to Combative Calm, Sarai Speer serves you trauma-informed, nervous-system-soothing affirmations that go way deeper than the fluffy Pinterest bullshit. These affirmations are built for the hi…

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Welcome To Combative Calm 7:52

3M ago7:52

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In this raw-as-fck intro episode, trauma-informed somatic& nervous system coach Sarai Speer breaks down exactly what Combative Calm is—and why traditional healing content hasn’t worked for you. If you've ever wanted to scream during a meditation or felt like affirmations were a lie, you're in the right fucking place. Sarai shares her journey from b…

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Hope to Cope On A Day You Barely Stand 10:02

2y ago10:02

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Ever wondered what life feels like for someone with Epilepsy the day after a big tonic clonic fit and some bad injuries? It's not not always easy to get the words out so forgive me if I wobble....physically and mentally! Surviving an Epilepsy Alert Dog...yes, no, maybe? You though every day was chaos with the dog, now wait until you have fits and a…

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Stigma 15:27

2y ago15:27

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For all those of us who have have encountered Epilepsy, stigma continues to be one of the biggest hurdles. Not only do we have to cope with the condition itself, we have to deal with the way it is perceived. Unfortunately, in my experience, public perceptions of Epilepsy are moving at a sloth's pace in many realms! Surviving an Epilepsy Alert Dog..…

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Training an Epilepsy Dog 14:32

2y ago14:32

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Right, you've got the Assistance Dog....now you have to train it! This podcast tells you where to start, what I did wrong, what hopefully I did right and made me realise more than ever you never stop learning as a dog owner. Surviving an Epilepsy Alert Dog...yes, no, maybe? You though every day was chaos with the dog, now wait until you have fits a…

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Is an Epilepsy Alert Dog For You? 11:14

2y ago11:14

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There are some things that don't work with Epilepsy....hangovers, babies and hyperactive puppies who tear your house apart, crunch ice cubes and gnaw on your new cupboards. You need to really want a dog if you have Epilepsy because there are going to be some days you can barely move and your dog still needs to be walked. Are you ready for that? We …

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Coping With Grief 1:06:26

2y ago1:06:26

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In this episode, Dr. Simmons and guest, Mrs. Dolly Sarmu, discuss grief. They share their personal experiences with grief and offer advice on various ways to cope with it. If you or anyone you know is grieving at this time, we encourage you to watch this episode and share it with them.If you enjoy this podcast, please like, share, and subscribe! An…

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Coping With Stress 11:25

2y ago11:25

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Ever wondered how other people with Epilepsy cope or what you can do to help support yourself and your fits? Franziska has had fits for nearly 30 years and this podcast gives the listener some insight into the way she and her family deal with her daily seizures. Some days are great, other days are catastrophic. Every day is different! Coping with S…

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Trust Issues 58:46

2y ago58:46

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In today's episode, Dr. Simmons and guests (Dr. Gehyigon-Wallace, Deborah Pawell-Hill, Wynn Brown, and Martina Dorliae-Avorkliya) discuss "Trust Issues." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebarenakedpod/messageBy Dr. Williametta Simmons

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Types of Imposter Syndrome 21:08

2y ago21:08

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In today's episode, Dr. Simmons discusses "Types of Imposter Syndrome" and offers ways to overcome them. Let us know what you think about the episode and if you could relate to any of the types of Imposter Syndrome. Please help us grow our channel! Listen, like, subscribe and share! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…

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Imposter Syndrome: Are You an Imposter? 42:27

2y ago42:27

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In today's episode, Dr. Simmons and guests, Cinthia Andujar and Grace Simmons, discuss their personal experiences with Imposter Syndrome. They offer the audience real-life coping strategies for managing Imposter Syndrome. Listen to find out if you can relate! Please like, share, and subscribe to The Bare Naked Podcast. Be sure to leave comments and…

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The Story Behind The Bare Naked Podcast 19:43

2y ago19:43

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In this episode, Briana Stinson interviews Dr. Simmons to find out about the story behind "The Bare Naked Podcast." Dr. Simmons shares meaningful insights on what it means to be bare naked and the importance of embracing the beauty of your unique story. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebarenakedpod/message…

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Why Is It Important to ”Bare Naked?” 1:12

2+ y ago1:12

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Dr. Simmons discusses why it's important to "Bare Naked." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebarenakedpod/messageBy Dr. Williametta Simmons

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The Bare Naked Podcast Trailer 0:33

2+ y ago0:33

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Welcome to The Bare Naked Podcast. I am your host Dr. Simmons. The Bare Naked Podcast is about truth and authenticity. We dare to discuss topics from trauma to transformation, relationships to religion. No topic is off-limits. Our goal is to have courageous conversations that inspire understanding and healing. Join us each week as we dare to bear i…

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The Bare Naked Podcast Intro 0:39

2+ y ago0:39

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Welcome to The Bare Naked Podcast. I am your host Dr. Simmons. The Bare Naked Podcast is about truth and authenticity. We dare to discuss topics from trauma to transformation, relationships to religion. No topic is off-limits. Our goal is to have courageous conversations that inspire understanding and healing. If you are interested in self-discover…

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Changing Medication 11:28

3y ago11:28

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Changing Medication has to be be one of the hardest things things to do. As I sit here, the first week of half term, my vision blurred for the second full day in a row I wonder what can be done. I don't want to live like this. I don't want my children to live like this, but there are no other medications I can take. I'm stuck between a rock and a h…