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Evergreen Thinking with Kelsee#50 Social Media, Friendship, and Vulnerability Online"I'm addicted to social media. I love it and I hate it."
"Making friends as an adult is so damn hard."
These are some of the most common issues that I listen to from my therapy couch, as the majority of folks I serve are between the ages of 22-40.
My conclusion is that what we deeply desire as a generation is: INTIMACY.
Not the hot and heavy, sexual intimacy, but a sacred closeness with other humans. with FRIENDS.
2024-02-0627 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#49 The Therapy Experience from Start To FinishSo you scheduled your first therapy appointment and you want to know what comes next. OR You're on the fence about therapy, because you aren't sure what will happen in the sessions.
Is the therapist going to make you talk about your childhood and analyze your dreams while you're laying on a couch?
The process can vary a little from therapist-to-therapist, depending on modalities being used, what issues have brought you to therapy or your therapist’s personality, but I want to tell you exactly what will GENERALLY happen if...2024-01-2539 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#48 Goal-Setting, Personal Development, And How To Follow-ThruToday we are looking at a more sustainable approach to becoming your best self. This episode weaves together some practical strategies with contrarian concepts regarding the ideas of commitment and personal change.
Learn:
How to commit to a vision rather than getting lost in the commitment to tasks.
To build habits upon habits, 2 at a time.
To maintain healthy habits even when life throws a curveball.
How to tap into the "wise-mind" in order to stop bad habits.
Why "WHY" isn't that important for initiating change.
A better way to use sticky-notes for habit formation.
What...2024-01-1928 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#47 How To Pay For Therapy (With or Without Insurance)Why is it so hard to find a therapist who accepts insurance?? Why is therapy so expensive?
Insurance and pricing are HOT topics amongst both therapists and clients alike.
In this short episode, I'm explaining a few reasons why some therapists (myself included) choose not to panel with insurance, and some tips on how to make therapy more affordable for yourself as a client whether you are paying with or without insurance!
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If you are a resident of Indiana and are interested in hiring Kelsee as your therapist (virtually or...2024-01-0819 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#46 My Mental Health Predictions for 2024Ever wonder what's to come in the evolving world of mental health?
I'm kicking off the 2024 podcast season with an episode all about the trends that I'm expecting us to see (as both providers and consumers) regarding mental health and wellness.
I'm no psychic, but I observe a LOT in this realm and I'm sharing my top 7 predictions for what we can expect to encounter in the world of mental health. We're talking lifestyle choices, self-diagnosis, healing modalities, cultural shifts, grassroot care, who is going to be enrolling in...2024-01-0442 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#45 How To Formulate Effective Boundaries (The Missing Key!!!)I see a lot of well-intended attempts at boundary setting. And it makes me proud! Setting boundaries is tough, and for many of us recovering people-pleasers, it is even harder.
But there a crucial key that MOST folks are missing in their boundary setting: consequences. By missing this step, it is nearly impossible to enforce a boundary.
In this quick and practical episode, I'm going to walk you through my 3-step, gold-standard formula for communicating a boundary in a way that is easy to establish and even easier to...2023-11-2021 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#44 Twenty-Nine Lessons I Learned In My TwentiesWelcome to the Birthday Episode!
I turned 30 years old on Oct 6 and am STOKED for this new decade. In true kelsee-fashion, I've reflected a lot on the various lessons I've learned and gifts I've recieved in my 20s.
In this episode I am *briefly* sharing 29 lessons I learned by the time I turned 30. We're talking life, love, business, family, friendship, and so much more.
Whether you are still in your twenties or reminiscing on those times, I think you'll find something of value in this episode. You...2023-11-0257 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#43 LIVE Coaching Session w/ Single Thirty-Something In Career TransitionWelcome back for another live mental health sprint coaching session!
This is one of my most popular coaching offerings and we are letting you listen in as a fly on the wall!
In todays session you'll meet Lauren Kasinger who is an independent, thirty-something, experiencing some big life transitions including making some career and education shifts. Lauren and I were high school classmates (and dance team and colorguard teammates actually!) but Lauren now lives in Florida, where she is a single mom, military veteran (thank you Lo!!!!), former body-building...2023-09-081h 10Evergreen Thinking with Kelsee#42 Five Conversations I Have Weekly As A Licensed TherapistClichés are clichés for a reason. They stick.
And while I wouldn't consider these topics necessarily cliché, when I notice a recurrence of something, I take note.
These are the 5 conversations I have weekly (sometimes even daily!!) in my practice as a licensed therapist. I hope that in sharing these conversations, you will feel a combination of validation, encouragement, challenge to edification, and an understanding that (if these topics resonate with you) these are COMMON and you are not alone in your experiences. Like i said...weekly, sometimes daily!!!
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The Average Climber PodcastEpisode 39: ”Take me to Kelsee Church”, the intersection of mental health and climbing with licensed therapist, Kelsee KeitelLike it or not, your mental health impacts your climbing in more ways than you know. From how you deal with failure, to the ways you compare yourself to others, to managing your motivation levels - keeping your mental health in check is foundational to living a fulfilling life (and climbing harder while you're at it).
In this episode, we sat down with licensed therapist and mega adventurer, Kelsee Keitel, to get some professional help with the mental health struggles often faced by climbing athletes. You don't want to miss this episode.
Resources + links mentioned...2023-08-171h 18Evergreen Thinking with Kelsee#41 LIVE Coaching Session w/ Small Business OwnerIt has been well over a year since we've had a guest on the show, and there is no better way to invite someone back in than for a live mental health sprint coaching session!
This is one of my most popular coaching offerings and we are letting you sit as a fly on the wall!
In todays session you'll meet Sarah Gardner who is a small, service-based business owner in Indiana. Sarah’s business is called Immersive Sound Experiences, where sarah offers sound bathing, which is a passive me...2023-08-091h 10Evergreen Thinking with Kelsee#40: How To Actually Believe In Yourself (You're Going At It All Backwards)!You're going at it all backwards!!
In this episode, Kelsee explains why you're STILL struggling to believe in yourself. Here's a hint: Belief isn't developed cognitively; it's developed experientially. No more clichés....this episode is about ACTION.
Kelsee also shares a secret she's been keeping regarding how she plans to close out her 20's in a few months.
She drops the news of podcast merch coming soon!
And she invites 4 of you to be guests on the podcast for FREE LIVE c...2023-07-1025 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#39 The Fun Stuff: Inner Child Work and My First Triathlon Race!In this episode, Kelsee explains what Inner Child Work is and 5 ways that you can start to engage with your own inner-child today.
She also will share about her first triathlon experience!
Here is a resource to learn more about Inner Child Work: psycheandsomatherapy.com/what-is-inner-child-work/
If you are a resident of Indiana and are interested in hiring Kelsee as your therapist (virtually or in person in Indy) to explore inner child healing work more personally, visit her website: www.hemlockcounselingservices.com
To hire...2023-06-1939 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#38 Adaptability and Self-Trust: The Secret Sauce For SuccessAdaptability is essential for evolution and survival. In early development, we adapt out of necessity. As we age, though, adaptability becomes a choice. Until...that is...the choice is made for you. We can adapt on our own terms or we will be forced to adapt. This is a major theme of business-ownership, but also life, and Kelsee is exploring it on the podcast today.
She will also be carefully sharing about an adverse experience she is currently navigating, what she is learning about relaxation, how she is caring well for yourself right now...2023-05-2357 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#37 My Personal Experience with Sobriety and AlcoholDiscussions of alcohol use and sobriety have been an increasingly popular conversation these days, as more folks are exploring conscious, intentional living (or just trying to save some money!!)
In this episode, Kelsee shares her personal experience with alcohol and sobriety and why she hasn't drank in almost 2 years but doesn't use the label "sober" to describe herself. You'll hear about her experience growing up attending AA meetings with a parent, being fearful of alcohol, then trying it with no education, exploring sobriety through the 75 HARD Challenge, and a few tips for exploring alcohol and sobriety yourself. 2023-05-0430 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#36 Acting As If: A Roadmap To Your Highest SelfIn this shorter episode, Kelsee shares the most powerful practice she has implemented to help access and execute her highest potential in all that she does. This is also one of her favorite tools to use with clients to help them see that their highest selves, are actually a lot closer and a lot more accessible than they realize.
You'll leave this episode with a concrete prompt to pull more potential out of yourself, and a specific step to move a little closer to the version of you that you've been waiting to become...2023-05-0319 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#35 How I Became a Counselor + CoachIn this episode, Kelsee shares both WHY and HOW she became a mental health entrepreneur, and created a career out of counseling and coaching.
In this episode she also discusses the benefits of coaching, and shares more about her upcoming coaching program "The Ascent."
You can join the waitlist for her coaching program The Ascent, HERE!
You can take Kelsee's FREE quiz to determine which would be a better fit for you, Therapy or Coaching, HERE!
If you know...2023-05-0153 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#34 Becoming Better By Being The Worst: The Irony of GrowthIn this short episode, Kelsee explores the benefits of surrounding yourself by people who are better than you at the things you are pursuing, and why she no longer strives to be the "best" person in the room.
In this episode she also discusses the benefits of coaching, and shares more about her upcoming coaching program "The Ascent."
To connect further with Kelsee, find her on instagram @kelseekeitel and @evergreenthinkingpod or visit the show's website: evergreenthinkingpod.com
Join the Evergreen Thinking newsletter here!2023-04-2624 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#33 Earth Day: 8 Practical Ways To Utilize the Natural World For Mental WellnessHappy Earth Day!!
Kelsee is passionate about sharing the healing effects of the natural world with anyone and everyone who will listen. She lives this out as she offers outdoor based therapy sessions, as a mental health counselor. But she also lives this out in her personal life as an outdoor enthusiast.
In this episode, Kelsee shares why she decided to offer eco-therapy as a modality in her counseling practice, as well as 8 ways you can engage with the natural world to achiever specific objectives for your mental health. Tune in to...2023-04-2044 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#32 BONUS: Follow-Up and Q+A Re: My Religious DeconstructionIf you haven't listened to Episode #25 My Religious Deconstruction: How I Left The Church, Why, And Where I'm At Now...doing that first is a MUST.
In this episode, Kelsee once again goes off script, summarizing the responses to the deconstruction episode, and answering some listener Q+As, as a follow-up to the highly downloaded and shared episode 25.
Topics covered in this episode include: purity culture, relative versus absolute truth, and rapture anxiety.
To connect further with Kelsee, find her on instagram @kelseekeitel and @eve...2023-04-1844 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#31 It's Not All About You: Decentralizing Yourself From Everyone Else's IssuesWhat many people don't realize (or don't want to admit) is that people-pleasing can actually be a pretty self-centered approach to relationships. Speaking from both personal AND professional experience, in this episode Kelsee explores the intersection of people-pleasing and conflict navigation. What she has discovered in her work is that often times amidst relationship challenges, people-pleasers will take something that AFFECTS them and makes it ABOUT them. Tune in to learn how to take yourself out of the center of other people's issues, and learn about the positive opportunity and insight that conflict can actually provide.
2023-04-1830 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#30 My Time Management Hacks (That Actually Work!)Are you rushing through life? Do you have a tendency to be late all the time? Ever feel like there's just not enough hours in the day?
Your host, Kelsee, can relate. Time management is something she has been targeting in her personal and professional life, and today she is sharing the powerful mindset shifts and behavioral changes that have been game-changing!
This episode will empower and inspire you to finally feel like you're working with the clock and not against it!
To connect further with Kelsee, find her on instagram @kelseekeitel and @ev...2023-03-3017 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#29 Triathlon Training Update: 3 Months InKelsee has been working with a coach and training for her first triathlon since December 2022. As she approaches the 3 month mark she wanted to share how the training is going and what she has learned so far along the way. Kelsee started taking beginner-adult swim lessons at her local YMCA, as she had previously never learned to swim. She is new to riding a bike with clip-in pedals, and is loving running so far.
This is a quick and casual episode, for you to follow along on her journey.
To connect further with Kelsee, find he...2023-03-2819 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#28 Zooming Out For Clarity: What Makes You So Special?Sometimes we are so close to our own story that we forget what makes us truly unique. In this episode Kelsee shares an insight that she gleaned from a recent business meeting, and a call to action to pull ourselves out of the nitty-gritty from time to time and zoom out for a new perspective.
Whether you are a business owner trying to stand out in the marketplace, or just a human trying to make the most of your life, this episode is a quick encouragement to take a step back and appreciate the whole landscape of y...2023-03-2307 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#27 Permission to Fail: My Number One Tip For a Fulfilling LifePeople often ask Kelsee how she does everything she does. How she has reached the kind of success in business and in life that she has. And while she is super transparent about the struggles and ebbs and flows of life, people are curious about how she lives so playfully and so freely- her zest for life is contagious!
The answer is simple, although it may be surprising: Kelsee isn't afraid of failure and allows herself to be bad at things. And that is her number one tip for living a fulfilling life.
Tune in to...2023-03-2115 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#26 The Importance of Play for Mental HealthLife as we know it can be SO SERIOUS. If you're looking for an excuse to stop working so hard and play a little more, look no further, this episode is for YOU.
In this episode Kelsee is describing the many benefits that play has to offer our mental health and relationships. She explains some of the ways that she prioritizes playfulness in her everyday life, how she incorporates play into the therapy setting, and encourages you to schedule more play into your life too. Because play is a basic human need that you deserve to have m...2023-03-1716 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#25 My Religious Deconstruction: How I Left The Church. Why. And Where I Am NowThis isn't your typical deconstruction of faith story. Kelsee wasn't raised particularly religious. Faith in the Christian god was something she leaned deeply into and eventually out of on her own.
Around 2018, at about the age of 24, Kelsee left Christianity. Heavily involved in the evangelical church, and a ministry leader, this was a major life transition that would be the catalyst for many other transformations in Kelsee's life. While this is a part of her story that she shares openly, this is the first time she shares the whole story in detail publicly.
This episode is...2023-03-151h 08Evergreen Thinking with Kelsee#24 Self-Compassion for Self-ImprovementIn this episode, Kelsee walks you through the concept of self-compassion and how to practically start to practice this in your life. She approaches self-compassion from two angles: Word and Deed. Listen to this episode to explore your friendship values (and see how this crucial step impacts your ability to be a friend to yourself) and not only improve your self-talk, but also your self-care behaviors in a practical way.
The recommended reading for this topic is Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff, which you can find here: https://www.amazon.com/Self-Compassion-Proven-Power-Being-Yourself/dp/0061733520/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3VZLBUTQA3Q...2023-03-0623 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#23 An Exploration of Hyper-IndependenceWalk alongside Kelsee as she explores hyper-independence, and where this originates for many folks. Consider the spectrum of dependence in your life, and uncover your deeply held-but maybe un-examined beliefs surrounding the idea of asking for and accepting help.
In this episode Kelsee shares about a family mantra that she has come to reject, what Miley Cyrus' wrecking ball can teach us about independence, and the truth behind Kelsee's many last names.
To connect further with Kelsee, find her on instagram @kelseekeitel and @evergreenthinkingpod or visit the show's website: evergreenthinkingpod.com
Join the Ev...2023-02-2713 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#22 Healthy Compartmentalization: How To Stay Present Without Neglecting Your NeedsIn this unique episode, Kelsee distinguishes healthy compartmentalization from unhealthy avoidance, and guides you through the exact visualization exercise that she uses with her counseling clients to put compartmentalizing as an asset into practice.
Tune in to this quick episode to explore how to stay present amidst distracting worries and anxieties, without sacrificing the deeper exploration and work that you might need to do at a later time.
Close your eyes, breathe deep, and take in this guided visualization experience.
To connect further with Kelsee, find her on instagram @kelseekeitel and...2023-02-2216 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#21 Six Tips to Improve Your Relationships (with Friends, Partners, Family, Colleagues + Even Strangers)Kelsee is bringing you 6 tips to improve any of your relationships today.
This episode covers: mind-reading, relational language breakdowns, decentralizing yourself, assumptions (with a different spin), apologies, bids for attention
Tune in to this quick and practical episode to find out how you can set any kind of relationship up for increased success!
To connect further with Kelsee, find her on instagram @kelseekeitel and @evergreenthinkingpod or visit the show's website: evergreenthinkingpod.com
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2023-02-1525 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#20 The Opposite of People-Pleasing Isn't Being a Bitch: You Don't Have to Be Rude To Be RespectedKelsee asked her Instagram community which podcast episode they wanted to hear next and this option was the second-highest winner, after the practical episode #17.
In this episode Kelsee shares some untold stories of the misconceptions she held and the mistakes she made early on in her journey of overcoming people-pleasing. Topics include:
a people pleaser's tendency to miss out on their own experience while being consumed by concern for everyone else's experience
why you don't need to justify your needs
a common mistake newly recovered people pleasers make in communicating their boundaries
what a solo hike i...2023-02-1318 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#19 What To Do When Your Boundaries Aren't RespectedIn this much requested episode Kelsee shares what we can do when our boundaries are note being respected by others. Topics include:
redefining boundaries as expansive, not restrictive
recognizing the difference between accidental adjustment mistakes and deliberate disrespect, and how to respond accordingly
understanding the different contexts for person-to-person versus just personal boundaries and when to transform
discerning what level of access to give someone based off of the level of responsibility they've demonstrated
navigating unrealistic expectations in relationships + how to accept someone for who they are, without shorting yourself of the respect you deserve
invitation to enroll...2023-02-0820 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#18 Office Moves, Commitment Issues, and Trusting Your Gut: Another Monday in EntrepreneurshipIn this impromptu episode Kelsee shares the story of how her new office lease fell through 2 days before moving in and how she landed a new-new office exactly a week later. Topics in this episode include:
trusting yourself and listening to your gut
what Kelsee believes commitment issues REALLY are
what the new move means for her outdoor and nature-based therapy offerings (hint: they're not going away!)
the waves of business ownership
Tune in to this quick episode to be encouraged to follow your intuition, even if no one else understands.
To enroll in mental h...2023-02-0624 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#17 Nine Holistic Mental Health Life Hacks To Implement TodayKelsee asked her Instagram community which podcast episode they wanted to hear next and this option won the most votes! No surprise, as folks are always asking for PRACTICAL and ACTIONABLE tips. This week, she is bringing you 9 holistic mental health hacks that you can implement today.
This episode covers:
1. Gut-Health
2. Routines and Rituals
3. Mindful Consumption (media and more)
4. Body Temperature
5. Hydration
6. Natural World Connectivity
7. Power of Opposite Energy
8. Habit Pairing
9. Human Connection
Tune in to this q...2023-01-3023 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#16 Leveraging Your Comfort Zone To Achieve Big GoalsIn a world that constantly pushes and pressures us to move outside of our comfort zones, Kelsee shares an unconventional way to view comfort zones and explains how you can actually use what brings you comfort as an asset towards achieving your biggest goals.
This episode will show you how to:
1. Identify the elements that make up your personal comfort zone
2. Recognize when you're experiencing burn-out from being too far outside that zone
3. Understand the different ways our brain functions inside and outside of the comfort zone
4. Utilize your c...2023-01-2528 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#15 Hypervigilance versus Mindfulness: What's The Difference?Kelsee explains the fine-line difference between Mindfulness and Hypervigilance, and how to shift into a more nurturing state for your nervous system.
She also gives a final post-operation update and shares what that means for her triathlon training.
This episode will show you how to:
1. Know the difference between mindfulness and hyper-vigilance.
2. Recognize the signs of hypervigilance in your life.
3. Adopt a non-judgmental, mindfulness practice and use breath-work as a way to soothe your nervous system.
4. Learn how to further explore where hypervigilance first started for you.
...2023-01-2320 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#14 Timer Tips: How To Be More Present With Your People, Your Feelings, And Your Work.Kelsee shares 3 ways that she uses the alarm on her phone to be more engaged in the present moment.
This episode will show you how to:
1. Be more present with others, stop checking your phone for the time, and stop stressing about being late to your next meeting.
2. Stop letting a moment of big emotions derail the rest of your day, allow yourself time to feel instead of instantly stuffing.
3. Get laser focused at work and make the very most of even the smallest chunks of time, reduce overwhelm that is...2023-01-1809 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#13 Evergreen Thinking: A Formula For LifeKelsee describes Evergreen Thinking: a formula that she believes will lead to individual and collective healing.
Listen in to find out what 3 elements make up Evergreen Thinking and how Kelsee has found them to be so powerful.
To connect further with Kelsee, find her on instagram @kelseekeitel or visit the show's website: evergreenthinkingpod.com
Join the Evergreen Thinking newsletter here! 2023-01-1619 minEvergreen Thinking with Kelsee#12 Welcome to Evergreen Thinking with KelseeHi, I’m Kelsee- a mental health professional and outdoor enthusiast, obsessed with helping stuck individuals live more authentically, heal their mental health, and play outside more.
I’m a midwest gal who grabbed a 60 liter backpack, laced up her hiking boots, and turned a quarter-life crisis into a quarter-life come-back.I teach you evidence-based ways to overcome the beliefs and behaviors that are holding you back.
Not one for small talk…psychology, spirituality, and honest conversations about both the triumphs and tragedies of life are all topics you can expect on this show. So grab yo...2023-01-1301 min
Evergreen Thinking with KelseeARCHIVE #11 Fear of Permanency: How To Push Past This Barrier + Keep Moving ForwardIn this episode Kelsee addresses a common barrier to moving forward: the fear of permanency and discussing the power of trusting that you can always change your mind.
She also announces the exciting rebrand of the show...introducing Evergreen Thinking with Kelsee, which will officially launch next episode. Be prepared for a new name, new artwork, and a refined vision, still with your favorite soothing podcast voice.
If you're all caught up on Switchback and looking for some other shows that hit on similar themes (aka meaningful conversation and outdoor inspiration) follow @pl...2023-01-0913 min
The Broken Road to Mental HealthTBR2MH Show feat: A 2022 REWIND Episode!Tune in on Wednesday, 12/28/22, at 6:30am EST, for a very special end-of-the-year, "2022 REWIND" mashup episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show!
As 2022 comes to a close, I am using this episode to reflect on this past year and how far we've all come by highlighting a few of my favorite show clips from this year.
I've had so many fantastic individuals on the show this year... Here are just 10 clips from the 2022 season. Please enjoy the mashup featuring the following incredible humans, in order of appearance:
Evan Jarschauer
Natasha Pierre
Karan Narwal
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Evergreen Thinking with KelseeARCHIVE #10 Bike Rides and Unexpected Inner-Child Healing - Extra Miles with Kelsee KeitelExtra Miles with Kelsee Keitel is a bonus, solo segment of Switchback: An Outdoor Community Podcast.
In these segments, I’ll be sharing more specifically about mental health- the bio-psycho-social issues that impact our daily lives, from my perspective as a humanistic mental health professional. My goal, like with the regular episodes, is to encourage you, challenge you to think deep, and reflect on your experiences.
This episode is an introduction to Inner-Child Work and an example of Inner-Child Healing in my own life!
I'm sure you've heard of this concept on a pod...2022-07-2132 min
Evergreen Thinking with KelseeARCHIVE #9 Journaling Jumpstart and Colorado Recap - Extra Miles with Kelsee KeitelExtra Miles with Kelsee Keitel is a bonus, solo segment of Switchback: An Outdoor Community Podcast.
In these segments, I’ll be sharing more specifically about mental health- the bio, psycho-social issues that impact our daily lives, from my perspective as a mental health professional. My goal, like with the regular episodes, is to encourage you, challenge you to think deep, and reflect on your experiences.
We're starting this one off with a little recap of my recent trip to Colorado. Then we're talking all things Journaling!
I'm sure you've been recommended by at...2022-07-0741 min
The Broken Road to Mental HealthTBR2MH Show feat: MODERN day counseling with Kelsee Keitel, LMHCATune in on Wednesday, 6/22/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, Kelsee Keitel.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Kelsee is an outdoor-based, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate located in Indianapolis, IN, where she offers clients the opportunity to integrate outdoor recreation as a component of their mental health care. Kelsee takes a total-body approach to mental-health care, helping client's to strengthen their mind-body connection and find healing through regulating their nervous system. As a rock-climber, backpacker, mountain-bike rider and cyclist, Kelsee has e...2022-06-2234 min
Evergreen Thinking with KelseeARCHIVE #8 Live Adventurously with Danielle NolanDanielle Nolan is a mountain bike instructor, yoga instructor, adjunct professor, reiki practitioner, adventure guide, and mom. She runs multiple businesses with her wife Kate, including a full-service bike shop in Brown County Indiana and a women's adventure guiding organization and non-profit.
Some of the topics we discuss in this episode include trail-etiquette between mountain bike riders and hikers, the importance of regularly trying something new, and the power of stepping outside of your comfort zone. We talk about life balance and that contrary to some of the messaging out there, growing your family doesn't have to...2022-06-131h 04
Evergreen Thinking with KelseeARCHIVE #7 Six Mindsets That Are Leaving You Stuck - Extra Miles with Kelsee KeitelExtra Miles with Kelsee Keitel is a bonus segment of Switchback: An Outdoor Community Podcast.
In these shorter segments, I’ll be sharing a lot more about mental health- the bio, psycho-social issues that impact our daily lives, from my perspective as a mental health professional. My goal, like with the regular episodes, is to encourage you, challenge you to think deep, and reflect on your experiences.
In this episode, we'll be diving into the 6 self-sabotaging mindsets that are leaving you stuck, including:
Scarcity Mindset
All or Nothing Mindset
Mind Reader Mindset
Prime Conditions Mi...2022-02-0732 min
The Power Company Climbing PodcastLauren Abernathy | From Weekend Warrior to Full Time CoachIn this episode I sit down with my friend Lauren Abernathy, who you might recognize from Good Spray Coaching. We first discuss the change from being a weekend warrior to being in the midst of her first trip specifically for a big, ambitious project as a full time coach who can climb when she wants to. We also get into the challenges of being a female coach - having your expertise questioned and dealing with the abundance of mostly male internet idiots.
You can find Lauren online at Good Spray Climbing.
Follow her on Instagram.2021-12-071h 20Evergreen Thinking with KelseeARCHIVE #6 Repairing Gear Culture with Zoe ZouZoe Zou runs an outdoor gear and apparel repair shop. She is also a rock climber, and quite possibly one of the kindest people you will ever meet. A deep and intentional thinker, I knew Zoe would be the perfect guest to tackle the topic of "gear culture" on the show.
In this episode we're talking about:
Where the temptation to exclusively use high-end, expensive gear comes from
Different ways to acquire outdoor gear without breaking the bank
How to extend the life of your gear and clothing (hint: you're probably zipping your zippers the wrong w...2021-12-0632 min
Evergreen Thinking with KelseeARCHIVE #5 Curiosity Killed The Criticism - Extra Miles with Kelsee KeitelExtra Miles with Kelsee Keitel is a bonus segment of Switchback: An Outdoor Community Podcast. In these shorter segments, I’ll be sharing a lot more about mental health- the bio, psycho-social issues that impact our daily lives, from my perspective as a mental health professional. My goal, like with the regular episodes, is to encourage you, challenge you to think deep, and reflect on your experiences.
On a recent poll on my instagram, someone asked me how to be less critical. I loved that question, and I wanted to share my response, and elaborate on that id...2021-12-0114 minEvergreen Thinking with KelseeARCHIVE #4 Queer Van Life with Gene and ShayThis week you’ll get to hear from my new friends, Gene and Shay. As a queer couple living out of their 1984 Dodge camper van, Gene and Shay provide a unique perspective of the All American Van-life Road Trip (complete with their two cats Bean and Sprout). You may have already met this sweet couple through their popular social media drum covers or their Youtube channel “Steering Queer.” But if you haven’t fallen in love with them yet, buckle up. Gene and Shay are the most lovable, down-to-earth, and honest couple.
In this episode we chat about:2021-11-2555 minEvergreen Thinking with KelseeARCHIVE #3 Happy Tails and Happy Trails. Dog Safety and Etiquette on Trail with Cora Minkis of Canine ConnectedMeet Cora Minkis, Owner and Dog Trainer at Canine Connected. Cora is an experienced and highly sought after dog trainer in Indianapolis, IN. She not only provides training programs for house dogs to have better manners and obedience, but also does bite-work, drug-detection, and other special skills for working dogs.
Whether you are a dog owner, dog lover, or dog-averse, learn how to better share the outdoor spaces with dogs in this expert interview. As someone who personally has a lot fo fear and reservation towards big animals, this episode was opening and empowering for me. I h...2021-10-3150 minEvergreen Thinking with KelseeARCHIVE #2 Trail Evolution. Navigating Personal Growth On and Off TrailMeet Aaron Ibey. Known on trail as "Wankles," Aaron is a nature photographer, rock climber, and Appalachian Trail thru-hike finisher.
Aaron hiked the AT, which runs about 22 hundred miles from Georgia to Main, in about 6.5 months.
From the moment you meet him, even through this podcast, you’ll come to recognize Aaron as a genuine friend and artist. His calm and steady demeanor brings a refreshing perspective to the table, as we chat about:
His journey on the AT, including the tough return back to civilization.
Humanity’s tendency to try to relive and recre...2021-10-3146 minEvergreen Thinking with KelseeARCHIVE #1 Intro Episode / Welcome to Switchback: An Outdoor Community PodcastFind out what the Switchback Outdoor Community Podcast is all about, and get a little taste of what's to come. Show Launch Date: November 1, 2021. 2021-09-2104 min