Best Get Your Wit Together Podcasts (2025)

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22: The System for Guilt-Free Business Spending with Michelle Taylor 24:14

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If you've ever hovered over the "Buy Now" button with a pit in your stomach and a credit card in hand, this episode is for you. In this episode, I sat down with my personal financial advisor, Michelle Taylor who founded Women in Wealth, to talk about the messy, emotional side of business spending. From $997 unopened courses to aspirational hires we…

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21: The System for Guardrailing Your Day (When Your Brain Won’t Do It for You) with Christi Johnson 20:24

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What if your calendar wasn’t just for managing time, but for protecting your energy? In this episode, I sit down with Christi Johnson, business strategist, podcaster, and founder of the Dream Biz Lab. She helps creative and neurodivergent entrepreneurs build businesses rooted in joy, sustainability, and brain-friendly systems. Christi shares how hi…

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20: The System for Building a Brand That Actually Feels Like You with Dakota Hersey 26:02

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If your brand colors (or messaging) don’t spark joy, it’s time for a reboot. This week on System for Everything, I’m joined by Dakota Hersey, founder of More Than Creative. After growing a successful photography business, she’s back to her first love—helping small business owners market and sell their talents authentically. Dakota doesn’t just desi…

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19: The System for Writing the Book You Actually Want to Write with Jamie Varon 51:09

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What if your most honest, messy self is your greatest writing superpower? In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Varon, bestselling author, essayist, and creative force, to crack open what it really takes to write the book that only you can write. Jamie has built a body of work that’s at once personal and deeply resonant—from her viral essays to be…

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18: The System for Surviving Success with Juliana Tomlinson 27:17

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If you're hustling so hard that your soul has taken a backseat, you’re going to want to hear this. Today I’m talking with Juliana Tomlinson, a wedding photographer, speaker, and business coach, who had one of the most successful years of her life professionally, yet the hardest emotionally. She booked her dream weddings, launched big programs, but …

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17: The System for Growing Your Email List Without Feeling Spammy with Dawn Richardson 35:18

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Ever wondered why you dread building your email list? What if I told you it's not about spam—it’s about showing up with heart, humor, and strategy? In this episode, I chat with Dawn Richardson—the product education manager at Flodesk, former software engineer, wedding photographer, and all‑around tech‑meets‑creative powerhouse. She shares how she h…

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16: The System for Living Through September 11th with Dr. Greg Fried 56:02

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Some episodes entertain. This one will change you. Dr. Gregory Fried’s story is not just about surviving 9/11—it's about everything that came after. As the Executive Chief Surgeon for the NYPD, he wasn’t just a witness; he was a first responder standing at the very edge of collapse. What he saw, what he carried, and what he still remembers is etche…

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15: The System for Staying Offline While Running an Online Business with Sarah Erickson 25:33

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What if the key to growing your business was actually less time online? That’s exactly what we’re diving into with today’s guest, Sarah Erickson, the intentional brand designer behind Sarah Ann Design. Sarah helps creatives build unforgettable brands without living on Instagram. We chat about the systems she uses to stay mostly offline while still …

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14: The System for Keeping It Personal (Even When It’s Prewritten) with Colie James 21:27

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When you think of templates, do you picture robotic emails that suck all the personality out of your client experience? In this episode, we're joined by Colie James, a Disney-loving client experience strategist and host of the Business First Creatives podcast. Colie shares why templates get such a bad rap (hint: it’s not the template, it’s how peop…

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13: The System for Navigating Adoption with Caitlin Phillips 30:11

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Waiting to adopt is its own kind of emotional limbo—equal parts hopeful and heartbreaking. And if you think you can Google your way through the process? Think again. Adoption comes with more moving parts than most people realize. Even the most organized parents can quickly find themselves overwhelmed. That’s where Caitlin Phillips comes in—a licens…

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12: The System for Turning Small Moments Into Big Movements with Akua Konadu 28:50

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What do a falling skirt, a Love Island soundbite, and a sick emoji have in common? According to storytelling strategist Akua Konadu: everything. They're stories that make an impact. In this episode, I sit down with Akua—host of the Unbreakable Business Podcast and a master of making micro-moments unforgettable. We talk about how the smallest, most …

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11: The System for Reframing Your "Flaws" as Superpowers with Molly McCauley 34:48

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What if your biggest flaw was actually your best feature? It’s a question Molly McCauley had to ask herself—not just once, but repeatedly—on her journey as a neurodivergent entrepreneur. Molly spent years navigating a system that never quite fit. Once she was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety as an adult, she realized it's time to flip the script. No…

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10: The System for Keeping It Together (When Your Job Is to Make It Perfect) with Julian Leaver 16:20

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Be the calm in everyone else's chaos. Then cry in your car—like a professional. Right? Just kidding. In this episode, I sit down with Julian Leaver, luxury wedding planner and etiquette expert, to talk about what it really takes to stay grounded in a high-pressure, high-image industry. With decades of experience and a client list that spans from As…

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9: The System for Turning Marketing Procrastination into a Plan with Tayler Cusick Hollman 26:33

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Ever opened your content calendar, sighed dramatically, and closed the tab? Same. For solopreneurs and small business owners, marketing often becomes the thing we push to the bottom of our to-do list. But what if there was a better way? In this episode of The System for Everything, I sat down with Tayler Cusick Hollman, marketing consultant turned …

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8: The System for Understanding Team Temperaments with Ashley Ebert 46:12

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Ever wish your team just got each other? What if the secret to a balanced, high-performing crew was hiding in plain sight—like in their temperament? In this episode of the System for Everything podcast, I talk with Ashley Ebert, a powerhouse in the wedding industry and the founder of The Abundance Group. After scaling her own wedding planning compa…

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7: The System for Maintaining Adult Friendships with Lauren Smart 37:41

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Hot tip for maintaining adult friendships: Move to different cities, never ask who texted last, and consider a blood pact. That’s more or less the system Lauren and I have followed for 17 years—and it’s worked. Today, we’re breaking down how. In this episode of The System for Everything, I’m joined by one of my longest-standing friendships: Lauren …

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E42 Understanding Neurodivergence: Beyond the Buzzword 1:01:26

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Episode Notes Understanding Neurodivergence: Beyond the Buzzword Join us for a powerful conversation with Sierra Grandy—attorney, speaker, and advocate—as we dive deep into what neurodivergence really means beyond the popular buzzword. Sierra brings both professional expertise and lived experience to this essential discussion, sharing her journey f…

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6: The System for Designing a Life You Actually Want 42:47

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What if your business could keep running even when life hits pause? In this episode, I sit down with Dahlia Orth, a systems strategist and HoneyBook Pro, who shares how building intentional workflows helped her reclaim her time and design a business that supports her life... not the other way around. We talk about building boundaries you won’t feel…

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5: The System for Breaking Up Without Burning Bridges with Paige Griffith 31:29

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Ending a working relationship doesn’t have to be a legal or emotional disaster. I sit down with Paige Griffith, founder of The Legal Paige, to talk about the uncomfortable yet necessary art of business breakups. Paige is a former federal law clerk turned online legal educator, known for making the legal side of entrepreneurship approachable and act…

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4: The System for Balancing Kids and Connection with Camille Whiting 41:43

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If your idea of date night is whispering “ice cream and Netflix?” after the kids are asleep, this episode is for you. I sat down with Camille Whiting of Friday We're in Love, one of my long-time internet inspirations, to talk about how to keep connection, fun, and even spontaneity alive in a long-term relationship—especially when kids, jobs, and lo…

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3: The System for Snowbirding with Sara Dunn 40:23

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Feeling stuck in seasonal sadness? Maybe your cure isn’t in a supplement—maybe it’s in a suitcase. In today’s episode, I’m talking with Sara Dunn—not about SEO, but about a totally different system that’s transformed her life: snowbirding. Yes, we’re talking about skipping winter entirely. Sara breaks down how she and her husband live in two states…

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2: The System for Enneagram-Aligned Entrepreneurship with Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober 29:23

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If you want to figure out your Enneagram type the fast way, just launch a small business. Nothing reveals your core fears like client emails, overdue invoices, and writing your own bio. Today, I’m talking with Enneagram coach, author, and self-awareness cheerleader Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober—aka Enneagram Ashton. Ashton’s a powerhouse in personal growth…

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1: The System for Community-Led Business with Laylee Emadi 23:46

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Have you ever felt like you're shouting into the void online, hoping for more than a like or a DM? You're not alone—and you're not doing it wrong. You're just building it backwards. In this episode, I sat down with my real-life brunch bestie, Laylee Emadi—a conference host, coach, and the founder of The Creative Educator Conference—to talk all thin…

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The System for Everything is Here! 7:10

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Imagine if your funniest business-savvy friend handed you a life cheat sheet every week. That’s The System for Everything — quick, relatable episodes packed with real tips, real talk, and way too many reality television references. Hosted by Julie Fried, it’s the podcast that proves systems don't have to be boring. If you love practical tips but ne…

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E41 The Education Evolution 49:49

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Episode Notes The Education Evolution: A Conversation with a Veteran Teacher In this episode of Mental Filter, we explore the dynamic world of education with Stacey Herring, a high school math teacher with over 26 years of experience. We discuss the evolution of education, changes in technology and state testing, and the introduction of vendor-base…

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E40 Being Prepared for Anything with Chaya Deitsch 1:01:01

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What's your first thought when you hear about a house fire or mass casualty? It's likely to run out of the building or immediately get to safety. For our first responders, their instinct is to run into the burning building and towards the gunfire. This week's episode features Chaya Deitsch, of the Baltimore City Sheriff's Office department of Emerg…

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E39 A Story of Love, Loss, & Resilience with Capt. Kelsie Hancock, USMC Reservist, Founder & CEO of The Purple Skies Foundation and Surviving Fiance of Capt. Nicholas "Sloppy" Losapio 1:19:47

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At least once in our lives, we will experience loss, whether it be loss of a career, a family member, a sense of security, or a significant other. Today's podcast co-host, Capt. Kelsie Hancock, shares her story of love, loss, and resilience, when she lost her fiance, Capt. Nick "Sloppy" Losapio and the crew of Swift-11 in an MV-22B training exercis…

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E38 Lessons from H*ll with Arky Staiman, Tour Guide & Army Reservist 50:08

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If you've seen the news at any point since October 7, 2023, you are more than well aware of what's been happening in Israel. Both the events happening and the response to the events worldwide can be difficult to process, but what's even harder is being on the frontlines. This week we sat down with tour guide and army reservist, Arky Staiman, to hea…

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E37 Keeping Cool in Crisis with Avi Tenenbaum, MA, CASAP, EMT, Sgt. 59:27

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Have you ever wondered what fuels the fire in the heart of individuals who run towards crisis and disaster, whether it be man-made crisis or natural disaster? Have you ever thought to yourself, "I'm going through the worst of it right now, how do people make it out of these things unscathed"? Have you ever wanted to know more about crisis response …

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E36 Why do YOU eat? with Dr. Ilana Levin 58:25

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Food is one thing that is ever present in our lives. From birthday and holiday celebrations to meals with friends we haven't seen in years, food can bring us together and bring us joy. But what happens when we put too much thought into what goes into our bodies? For this episode, we were joined by Dr. Ilana Levin of Wildflower Therapy to have a can…

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E35 Getting Your Ish Together with Dr. Nachi Felt 44:43

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Have you ever felt like no matter what you do, you can't focus on the task at hand? Maybe it's the ten minute task of filing your taxes, but the latest TikTok trends have you scrolling your For You Page for hours. Or maybe it's that homework that you know will only take you a few moments to crank out and submit, but your brain is wandering to what …

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E34 Serving with Mind and Body: Let's Talk Military and Mental Health with LTJG Michaela White 1:01:26

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Whether you come from a military family, are enlisted yourself, have a friend in the service, or simply support the troops, this episode is for you. We sat down with Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) Michaela White, a Public Affairs Officer in the United States Navy to hear about her experience in the Navy and how her experience has come to intersect …

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E33 We're All Losers with Dr. Josh Gonsher 53:17

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Loss in life is inevitable. Whether it be a monumental loss, such as the loss of a parent, or a smaller loss, like dropping the coffee you were really looking forward to - loss is part of the human condition. On this episode, we sat down with CBT Baltimore's psychologist, Dr. Josh Gonsher, to get his take on the various types of losses we experienc…

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E32 Is Sleep Overrated? with Dr. Jade Wu

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When you chose to listen to this episode, chances are you are curious to know what I think we all want to know - is sleep really overrated? Do we actually need that golden 8 hours a night to get through the day? Or can you sustain getting less sleep by making up for it with your favorite coffee or energy drink? In this episode, we sat down with Dr.…

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E31 How Parenting Changes Us with Eli Weinstein 46:37

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A few episodes prior we discussed the journey to creating a family, along with the ups and downs that may come with it. But what happens once you become a parent? In a literal split second, your life completely changes and suddenly, you are now the caretaker of a new life. Today, we sat down with Eli Weinstein, LCSW, to discuss how parenting change…

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E30 Should we stay or should we go? The Ups & Downs of Moving, with Shaya Sussman 1:12:02

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Moving, whether it is down the block, a few states away, or in our most recent guest's cases, to another country, can be quite the experience to say the least. Packing up years worth of memories to, in a sense, start over somewhere new can bring up both positive and negative emotions for those moving, and those with whom we have made connections wi…

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E29 So you want to start a family? with Dr. Colleen Reichmann

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The term "family" takes many on forms, but the most common we hear about comes when two individuals decide they want to have children. For some, it comes quite easy. But others hit many roadblocks, wrong turns, and detours along the way. For our guest on this episode, she and her husband began the journey to starting a family, only to find out it w…

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E28 Is it Lonely at the Top? with Rabbi Yisrael Motzen 51:29

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No matter what denomination you associate with, we all know that those in clergy positions have tremendous responsibility to serve their communities. This week, we sat down with Rabbi Yisrael Motzen of Ner Tamid Congregation. Since joining his synagogue in 2012, Rabbi Motzen has introduced many Torah classes, youth programs, special events, and hol…

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E27 Lonely No More with Marissa Meizz 1:05:44

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Whether it's a memory from middle school that you would most certainly like to forget, or the result of the seemingly endless pandemic world we are currently living in, it's safe to say we can all relate to the feelings of loneliness when the topic of friends are involved. After a TikTok by a stranger went viral, Marissa created the ultimate projec…

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E26 Mirror, Mirror on the Wall with Chris Trondsen 1:20:52

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We have all seen the glitz and glam of Hollywood when celebrities walk the red carpet. For some, the red carpet fulfills their lifelong dream of being a Hollywood star, while others struggle with the expectations that come along with this role. For this episode, we sat down with Chris Trondsen, a news host, therapist, and advocate for mental health…

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E24 Giving is Getting with Brent Camalich 55:31

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From the newspaper headlines, to interruptions in your regularly scheduled programming on television, we are all familiar with the "doom and gloom" that this world has to offer. Sometimes, it seems like it can be easier to get caught up in that doom and gloom, and forget about the sunshine that can (and does!) peacefully exist. Dude. Be Nice. has o…

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E23 Rolling with the Punches with Ed Latimore 1:13:58

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Throughout life, we meet individuals at our favorite coffee shop, or in a class we’ve taken, or even mailing a card at your local post office. What do all of these things have in common? Well, each of those people have things that make them unique, that make them stand out from those around them. This week, we sat down with Ed Latimore, a former pr…

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E22 Power, Peace, Purpose with Rabbi Elimelech Goldburg 43:51

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Each and every one of us has experienced challenges that are unfair, and seemingly insurmountable, sometimes leaving us to question the purpose that this pain is playing in our lives. We may ask, "why me?", feeling defeated by our tribulations, looking for a way out of the darkness. The children of Kids Kicking Cancer have a bit of a different idea…

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E21 Work Happy with Greg Kettner 39:47

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Work Happy?! If that sounds like an oxymoron to you then this episode is what you're looking for! Not only is possible to be happy while at work, but it is also invaluable. Invaluable for the worker and the boss. This may seem like an out-of-reach goal but it does not have to be. Joined by the affable, congenial Greg Kettner, we dive into the inter…

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E20 Storytelling, Advocacy, & OCD with Stuart Ralph 43:55

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Throwback Thursday! Way back when (before the existence of Mental Filter) I met Stuart Ralph at the annual International OCD Foundation Conference. Stuart is not only the nicest and most genuine guy one can be, but he is also the host of a podcast called The OCD Stories. The podcast has been extremely influential in advocating, educating, and conne…

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E18 Art Imitating Life? Part II with Evan Jay Newman 39:32

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Did you say you wanted more?! Well, you're in luck because we didn't stop talking just yet. Part II of the topic below..... The world of performing arts is as vast as it is deep. There are so many highs and along with it a fair amount of lows. Hopefully, this will be just the first of many episodes that explores the experience of performing arts, o…

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E17 Art Imitating Life? Part I with Evan Jay Newman 39:05

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The world of performing arts is as vast as it is deep. There are so many highs and along with it a fair amount of lows. Hopefully, this will be just the first of many episodes that explores the experience of performing arts, on professional and personal levels, through the lens of mental health. Is the saying 'life imitates art' accurate or is it a…

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E16 Higher Education with Dr. Ed Cabellon 1:01:58

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The road to a post-high school (or higher) education can, at times, feel like a 2-year rollercoaster. The applying, the waiting, the guessing, the advocating, etc., etc. Then once you're there the challenge is to thrive. Thrive in the way that you define it. Are there strategies to make this whole process easier? Noooo, we are not referring to buyi…

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E15 Picture (Im)perfect with Elsie Ramsey 58:06

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This is more than a conversation about fashion and modeling. This is a candid conversation about mental health being everywhere. From our own couches to the catwalks of Milan. We are not as different as we may imagine. Elsie Ramsey (www.biggerthandepression.com) was a high fashion model earlier in her life and is still active in the modeling world.…

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E14 Run, Jake, Run! with Jake Fishman 47:46

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What comes to mind when you hear the word 'running'? Is it dread or a surge of excitement? People tend to be opinionated about running and have strong feelings about it. I can relate to those that groan when the notion of going for a run comes up. I can also appreciate those who passionately identify themselves as a runner and have much respect for…