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Mentally Chill19. A Talk With an Israeli l Noa ReuveniWhere have I been?? Well, I sorta spent 6 months volunteering in Israel as an English teacher! This is where I met Noa, the Director of this program. So excited to introduce you guys to Noa, she's a new friend of mine who grew up near the Gaza envelope and whose childhood best friend, Ziev Berman, is currently held hostage within Gaza. This episode was recorded in May 2025, so I am indeed 4 months late. Please note: this episode was recorded pre "12-Day War." I'm not here to change minds; I am here to share the story of...
2025-09-0145 minMentally Chill18. A Talk With My Current Therapist l Dr. Ibn Sharif Shakoor, EdDMan oh man! Buckle up for some real talk with my current therapist. He discusses life in the inner city and how difficult it was to re-write the narratives given to him from childhood. For the first time publicly, Sharif opens up about having a psychotic break and how that led him to become a licensed therapist. We're kicking off Black History Month with a bang, can't wait for you guys to meet one of my favorite people! Follow us on socials for weekly updates!Instagram: @the_mentallychillFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p...
2025-02-0155 minMentally Chill17. I Almost Missed This l Ashley Pernasilice**Trigger Warning** The following episode contains sensitive and potentially triggering content, including discussions about abortion, eating disorders, and suicide. Since the content of this episode may be upsetting and overwhelming, listener discretion is advised. Ashley almost missed this, as in... all of this. But she's here. And she's grateful to be here. I'm grateful too. Follow us on socials for weekly updates!Instagram: @the_mentallychillFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091640934589
2024-12-1546 minMentally Chill16. We're Too Hot to Be Depressed l Alyssa ShlapakBuckle up for my first episode to surpass 1 hour alongside my younger sister, Alyssa! Pay attention because we sound alike, talk fast, and often finish each other's sentences. We discuss Alyssa's least favorite topic ~weight~ and how she's learned to chase her cravings. She takes us on her journey of quitting corporate America to travel Central/South America followed by becoming a hostess. We end on the concept of self-preservation; how Alyssa is good at that and Emily is working on it. This one packs a punch, I can't wait for you to listen!Follow us on...
2024-11-151h 18Mentally Chill15. The Pros and Cons of Being Violently Monogamous l Carly PotomicI'm a little nervous to post this episode because I feel ~exposed~. But I guess that's the point, right? Come hang with me and one of my college friends, Carly, as we unpack what it means to be demisexual. We talk about what it's like not being a casual hookup person in a casual hookup culture. We also talk about how violently monogamous we are and how that has helped & hurt us in the dating world. There's a lot going on here - mom, close your ears! Follow us on socials for weekly updates!Instagram: @t...
2024-08-0139 minMentally Chill14. Friendly Reminder - We're All Going to Die l Jacquie Aiello**Trigger Warning** The following episode contains sensitive and potentially triggering content, including discussions about eating disorders, drug abuse, and overdoses. Since the content of this episode may be upsetting and overwhelming, listener discretion is advised. I missed you guys! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride as we sit down with one of my closest friends, Jacquelyn Aiello. Jacquie opens up about what it was like losing her sister, Brooke, months before she started freshman year at James Madison University. We discuss her sister's struggle with addiction and how she wasn't able to grieve the loss properly. J...
2024-07-0156 minMentally Chill13. A Talk With My Former Therapist l Mr. Charles Alperin, LICSWToday I bring you even deeper into my world as I introduce you to one of my favorite people and former therapist, Charles Alperin. Charles and I worked together for 2 years, so this episode means a lot to me. I'm excited to share this episode for those that are on the fence about therapy and want to hear more about it from an actual therapist. Charles' objectivity and deadpan humor will keep ya intrigued and entertained. Enough yapping from me, time to listen to a professional! Follow us on socials for weekly updates!Instagram: @the_m...
2024-03-0159 minMentally Chill12. When Resilience is the Only Option l Gale Weinberg**Trigger Warning** The following episode contains sensitive and potentially triggering content, including discussions about drug abuse and overdosing. Since the content of this episode may be upsetting and overwhelming, listener discretion is advised. We're sitting down with the first mom to be interviewed on Mentally Chill! This conversation blew me away. Gale opens up about losing her dear son, Michael, to a drug overdose a little over a year ago. While she shares the ups and downs of Michael's journey, one thing remains steady - her relentless support and unconditional love for her son. Following Michael's passing, G...
2024-02-0148 minMentally Chill11. Emily Reflects on 2023On this solo episode I share my top 5 biggest lessons from 2023: 1. Spend more money on experiences over material things 2. Listen to your body before your mind 3. Setting boundaries is one of the highest forms of self-love4. Choose romantic partners that make you feel more like you 5. The people that love you can't always give you what you need Follow us on socials for weekly updates!Instagram: @the_mentallychillFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091640934589
2024-01-1524 minMentally Chill10. You're Messed Up, but It's Not Your Fault I Brandon EyringBuckle up as we chat with one of my mentors, Brandon Eyring. We've gone from monthly Zoom calls catching up on sales to our first in-person conversation - live and recorded for you! We skip all the small talk and jump right into "generational trauma," discussing how we're products of the environment that we grew up in. Brandon shares how his mental health journey started with his divorce and how therapy has helped him unpack his trauma & learn to disrupt toxic patterns. Lastly, we talk about our favorite topic - sales. He sheds light on what's been the correlation...
2023-12-0151 minMentally Chill9. ADHD, Bullying, & Video Games l Geoffrey ShlapakThe title speaks for itself but ~gather 'round~ for my first episode with a family member, my younger brother Geoffrey! We talk all things ADHD, his childhood diagnosis, and how living with it has affected all aspects of his life (then and now). Geof gives us an inside look at what it's like living with ADHD and how it's a constant uphill battle mentally. We wrap on my brother's favorite subject: video games. We talk about the games that got him into the gaming world and his current struggles controlling his relationship with gaming/social media. You are here...
2023-11-0147 minMentally Chill8. Soft Serve Sessions (pt 1) l Carly Potomic & Grant HorunGather 'round for the Soft Serve Sessions with my two college buds Carly & Grant! I decided to ditch the interview style for a sec to experiment with a more discussion-based episode. We run the gamut in this one - covering topics like men's mental health, vices, getting cheated on, and being adopted. Join us for the informal kickback that is the Soft Serve Sessions! XoxoFollow us on socials for weekly updates!Instagram: @the_mentallychillFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091640934589
2023-09-0146 minMentally Chill7. What's good? (pt 1)Welcome to "What's good?" (pt 1) where it's just me and the mic. A bite-sized stream of consciousness from yours truly. No guest, just vibes. Join me as I discuss moving, feeling out of place in a new place, commuter nightmares, and month-to-month leases. Follow us on socials for weekly updates!Instagram: @the_mentallychillFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091640934589
2023-08-1520 minMentally Chill6. Stop Telling Me My Dad is in a Better Place l Frank Maiolino**Trigger Warning** The following episode contains sensitive and potentially triggering content, including discussions about suicide and drug abuse. Since the content of this episode may be upsetting and overwhelming, listener discretion is advised. We come out swinging in Episode 6 with some heavy-hitting topics. Frank talks about what it's like losing his dad at a young age and how he's learned to cope (or not) with it through the years. We also dive into his experience growing up with an abusive/suicidal mother and how he's reconciled with that toxicity as an adult. Lastly, we discuss the best wa...
2023-07-1542 minMentally Chill5. Feelings is Not My First Language l Julie JeongThe highly anticipated Julie (Jisoo) Jeong finally joins Mentally Chill! If you know Julie, you'll know we rarely get a window into her more serious/vulnerable side. Since moving here from Korea, Julie talks about what it's like growing up as a minority in the US and how that gave her an identity crisis. We discuss her relationship with her parents and how that's evolved through the years. We also shed light on being raised in a Korean household, and how that's made it difficult for her to be vulnerable and learn to ask for help. We wrap on...
2023-07-0259 minMentally Chill4. Cigarettes and Loneliness Are Bad for Your Body l Jeff SternThis might be my favorite episode I've recorded so far! While recording with my old friend Jeff, I'd forget sometimes I was interviewing him because I was just so fascinated with what he had to say. Come join us as Jeff walks us through his journey into and out of Hollywood as a set designer. We answer questions like "What does it mean to be creative?" and "Can everyone create?" Jeff talks about the profound power of small acts of kindness, and how we can incorporate that more into our daily lives. Lastly, we wrap on the epidemic of...
2023-06-0456 minMentally Chill3. Hard Pass on Gastric Bypass l Petey Dandini**Trigger Warning** The following episode contains sensitive and potentially triggering content, including discussions about eating disorders. Since the content of this episode may be potentially upsetting and overwhelming, listener discretion is advised. In the 3rd episode of the Mentally Chill, we're joined by my former colleague / close friend Petey Dandini! As a Sales Manager and Orangetheory coach, he walks us through his weight loss journey over the last few years. The rollercoaster ride of losing 130+ lb, running the Boston Marathon, gaining some weight back, and all the highs and lows in between. We discuss society's toxic relationship w...
2023-05-0644 minMentally Chill2. Breakups Are Great for Character Development l Kyle Shtern2nd episode of the Mentally Chill where I'm hanging out with one of my best friends, Kyle Shtern! We dive into what it's like dating in your 20's and how to build yourself up after a breakup. Kyle gives us a window into his own negative self-talk and how he's learning how to be kinder to himself. We wrap with Kyle's self-care routines and how cycling has given him a renewed purpose outside of his professional life. I'm so happy you're here, stay a while! Follow us on socials for weekly updates!Instagram: @the_mentallychill
2023-04-1952 minMentally Chill1. Need humbling? Find an Asian parent. l Tiff Tong**Trigger Warning** The following episode contains sensitive and potentially triggering content, including discussions about suicide and addiction. Since the content of this episode may be potentially upsetting and overwhelming, listener discretion is advised. 1st official episode of Mentally Chill where I have the privilege of interviewing one of my closest friends, Tiffany Tong. We dive into Tiff's journey with anxiety/depression, therapy, medication, and family trauma. She provides an inside look at what it's like being raised by Asian immigrant parents and how that's affected the way she navigates the world. We learn how Tiff's struggles have t...
2023-03-1948 min
Tech Sales is for Hustlers91: Emily Shlapak - Take Advantage of Failure to Achieve SuccessRun the call, don't let the call run you. Asking the right questions puts Emily Shlapak in the driver's seat. Now an Account Executive at LinkSquares, Emily keeps things authentic by sharing the failures that led to her success. Perfection doesn't exist. Being vulnerable increases your relatability and helps build trust. In this episode of Tech Sales is for Hustlers, Emily talks about how a career in sales positively impacts every facet of your life, the skills you need to be a successful AE, and why a challenging client is a blessing in disguise.
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