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The EAP CounsellorEpisode #50: Why Mental Health First Aid Belongs in Every WorkplaceWelcome back to another episode of theeapcounsellor – the podcast that explores real conversations around workplace wellbeing, leadership, and support that works.
Today’s episode is a special one – we're joining the celebration of 25 years of Mental Health First Aid by exploring the “Why” behind it all. Why people choose to become Mental Health First Aiders, why it’s more than just a course, and why it’s essential in Australian workplaces right now.
I’m joined by the brilliant Leah Veenhuizen, a Registered Nurse and qualified Mental Health First Aid facilitator who brings over 15 years of healthcare ex...
2025-06-0256 min
Run The Riot PodcastEP171 - Chased, Lost, and Hallucinating Dragons: Leah Vincent’s Ultra AdventuresOn this episode of the Run the Riot Podcast, we sit down with Leah Vincent, an adventurous ultrarunner, backpacker, and all-around endurance junkie. From hiking the John Muir Trail to tackling Moab 240, Leah shares her wild journey of overcoming extreme conditions, hallucinations, and the unexpected challenges that come with pushing human limits.We chat about:
Her terrifying first backpacking trip, which involved drug addicts and a blizzard
The mental battles of ultrarunning and how she overcame a tough DNF
Moab 240 stories, including the highs, the lows, and hallucinations of dragons and video games
The power of...
2025-03-201h 21
Tea With Leah VEP 7: Plus-Size Influencers and Weight Loss SurgeryHoi!
It's been a hot second, but we are back with some scolding tea. In this episode with Leah V and bestie, Kayla, they dive into the never-ending before and after weight loss photos and the very popular weight loss surgeries that the fat girlies are getting these days.
xoxo,
Leah V
2023-09-2656 minTea With Leah VEP 6: Not Fat and Dark-Skinned!Ciao Bella,
In episode 6 of Tea with Leah V, Anuli and Leah V dive into how being an openly fat human and how being unapologetically dark-skinned are ingrained forms of misogynoir for the folks in the back.
In light of also being educative yet messy, we also rank 10 celebrities from Tom Cruise to Bad Bunny on if they would "Fuck a Black Girl", respectfully.
xoxo,
Leah V
2023-08-221h 07Tea With Leah VEP 5: Lizzo Allegations and FatphobiaWhew, Chile...I'm sorry to this man...
Leah V had to step in and chat about the fat icon, Lizzo and the allegations of fatphobia, harassment, and a slew of other thangs.
Sit with Leah V as she chats about Cancel Culture, believing Black women, and the plus-size community taking several steps back amid the scandal.
xoxo,
Leah V
2023-08-0318 minTea With Leah VEp 4: Being Thin Doesn’t Make it FashionDid you order piping hot tea? Well, let's take a blow and a sip, hunny.
Leah V has the bodacious and seggsy plus-size stylist and NYC-based creative, Monet Maxwell in the hot seat. In this episode, we chat about thin mediocrity in fashion and of course, what it's like to be the only fat girl on set.
Prepare for your pearls to be clutched.
xoxo,
Leah V
2023-07-2157 minTea With Leah VEP 3: Fat, Black, and Muslim AFAn emotional bonus episode where Leah V--the OG fat, Black Muslim--bares it all. She talks candidly about growing up with a mentally unstable mother and deadbeat dad in Detroit.
She takes the listener through the twists and turns of being a quiet Muslim housewife to a divorced bombshell gone viral.
She gives the tea about the very messed up community of Muslims back home and chats about how her book deal, Unashamed: Musings of a Fat, Black Muslim changed her life forever.
If you didn't know, now you do.
xoxo...
2023-07-0252 minTea With Leah VEp 2: Fake Ass Influencers & Performative Brand InclusionHooooooi!
Welcome to another episode where the tea is scolding hot. Leah V chats with plus-size NYC-based journalist, Kayla about fake ass influencers in New York City and plus models that we love to hate.
Oh, and let's not forget the plus-size brands that use models parading in fat suits to sell us fatties a thin person's pipe dream.
Let's get into it!
xoxo,
Leah V
2023-06-1658 minTea With Leah VEp 1: Orgasms, Peen, and HijabsWelcome to a revamped podcast with a much older, wiser, angrier, and semi-freakier, Leah V with bestie and guest host, Anuli.
The unhinged Leo and Sadge hosts dive right in with the big question: have you ever had an orgasm by a man?
In this episode, you'll hear about religion, squirting, sex toys, and of course, Saudi Arabia.
You're welcome *tongue pop*
xoxo,
Leah V
2023-06-031h 04
JINSEP 15 : Body positivity, intersectional feminism & islam - with Leah VERNON - 🇬🇧Today, on JINS, I'll be addressing the intersection of islam, feminism and… body positivity. This is why it is my great pleasure to welcome Leah Vernon aka Leah V. LeahV is an international Hijabi social media influencer, motivational speaker and content creator. She is a plus-size model, fashion blogger and body-positive activist. She wrote a memoir of her journey toward self-acceptance, called Unashamed: Musings of a Fat, Black Muslim. She wears a hijab and flashy colors. As a young Black girl, she never felt like she belonged, which led to low self-esteem and eating disorders. This is why today she is...
2022-10-2039 min
Tea With Leah VEpisode 3: Learning From Personal Failure with RV MendozaHoney Bunches of Oats,
The long awaited episode three is here, and we have my Leo twin, queer Filipino pop star by night and software programmer by day and of course, Emotional Intelligence Diva, RV Mendoza! I usually don't like other Leos because they are extra af. But, the first day I met RV, it was love at first sight. He's such a sweetheart, a bad ass performer, and amazing songwriter.
In this episode, we talk about learning from personal failures and how they can lead to success, imposter syndrome, and deflecting negative voi...
2018-07-0639 minTea With Leah VEpisode 2: The Worst Date Ever With Ashley THey Loves,
Since I am new to podcasting, my posting has been sporadic, but I got a new episode for ya'll that's a tad bit shady and lots of juicy. I have guest and makeup guru, Ashley Tolliver in the hot seat and we chat about our worst dates ever. We also talk about dating standards, interracial dating, and dating after a long-term relationship ends.
So, let's keep this conversation going.
What's your worst date experience? What are some qualities that you are just not going to put up with when you...
2018-06-1738 minTea With Leah VIntro: What You Gon' Get!Hello Loves!
So, I just recorded an introduction to my first season, which I should've done prior to that first episode buuttt, ya live and ya learn. LOL.
This is just an intro to what you'll get from this podcast, Respectfully Messy with Leah V.
Remember to LIKE. SHARE. And, SUBSCRIBE.
And of course, you can follow me @Lvernon2000 and my blog: Beautyandthemuse.net
xoxo,
Leah V
2018-06-0617 minTea With Leah VEpisode 1: Body Confidence with Etta FlyyOn Episode 1 of Respectfully Messy with Leah V, we have the dopest, most coolest, most flyy-est guest to pop this podcast's cherry, Detroit's own, Etta Flyy. She's 1/2 of the creative minds behind Naturally Flyy, Detroit's premiere and largest natural hair expo encouraging women to be who they are naturally starting with their hair.
Today, we are talking about the highs and lows of body-confidence and what it's like to be a woman in a society that constantly tells you that you ain't enough.
After you listen, we'd love to hear your thoughts. What's your take on...
2018-05-1840 min