“Amongst my generation and especially Gen Z, I think that there is a huge awareness around mental health.”
— Kyle Beechey
This episode of the Living Jewishly Podcasts is an instalment of What’s in Your Toolbox, a podcast about mental health and the tools that we use to cope, heal, and thrive.
In this episode, host Bobby K speaks with Kyle Beechey, a New York-based creative and accomplished vegan baker with an expertise in writing and in living. During this candid conversation, Kyle shares how her perfectionism complex has impacted her ability to slow down and self-nurture, how she nurtures and cherishes her amazing support team, and how she has implemented her own unique and delicious twist when it comes to vegan baking.
“I am incredibly driven, to the point where I will burn myself out — actually managing my drive is something that I’ve had to work on.”
— Kyle Beechey
This episode discusses:
Highlights:
00:54 Intro
02:26 Meet Girl Kyle
04:20 Kyle’s World
05:35 Six degrees of separation
06:12 The call
07:39 Generational differences around mental health
09:03 Perfectionism & drive
10:26 Getting away from the laptop
11:34 Vegan baking
12:53 Creativity, play & interaction
14:30 Hours into minutes
15:21 New York life
17:41 K.A.S.T.
20:03 How to be supportive
21:44 Nurturing friendships
25:18 Hobbies & passions into tools
28:05 Grit & work ethics
29:43 Coping with mania
Links:
Kyle Beechey
How to Turn Nearly Any Baking Recipe Into a Vegan Baking Recipe
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/veganizing-baking-recipe-tips
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