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It's HardMental Health Awareness Month ReflectionsMental Health Awareness Month is the month of May. This year, I took a lot of action in ensuring that I made the most of MHAM. In this episode, I chat with you all about some amazing things that I have learned, reflected on, and now will start to implement after this past month. Some things I talk about include:The NAMI walk in Utah.Alternative resources for therapy.Mental health resourcesFinding a therapistParents struggling with their kids mental healthSocial media Medicine Feeling content in life Monthly Mental Health Check-Ins -- DM or email me if you...2022-05-2339 minIt's HardMental Health in Relationships Part 1Mental health looks different for everyone. Jack and I sit down to talk about his experience with mental health and how it has shown up for him over the years. He gets vulnerable about struggles with anxiety, feeling stuck, depression, drinking and more. However, he also shares his outlook on life and how his upbringing positively impacted his relationship with his mental health.We also talk about…Voices in your headAnxietyFeeling stuckExpressing emotionsHomeschoolingFamilySUPPORT NAMI THIS MONTH (and beyond) BY DONATING TO MY WALK WITH NAMI-UTAH: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&pa...2022-05-1649 minIt's HardMy Experience with Disordered Eating + Body DysmorphiaTW: This episode contains mention of anorexia, body dysmorphia, binging, and disordered eating. I was diagnosed with generalized anorexia and body dysmorphia at the age of 17. In this episode, I share everything that led up to my diagnosis and everything that has happened through my recovery. SUPPORT NAMI THIS MONTH (and beyond) BY DONATING TO MY WALK WITH NAMI-UTAH: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=3817It’s Hard Resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.comFollow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about...2022-05-0935 minIt's HardI'm One Year SoberTW: This episode contains mention of suicidal ideation + alcoholism.I got sober one year ago today. In this episode, I talk about why I got sober and what the journey has looked like ever since. Sobirety has impacted my mental health in ways that I never would have imagined. What better way to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month than with my biggest mental health hack - sobriety!DISCLAIMER: You don't have to be sober or sober curious to enjoy/benefit from this episode!!! SUPPORT NAMI THIS MONTH (and beyond) BY DONATING TO M...2022-05-0250 minIt's HardRelease The Pressure + Face Those Feelings with Mark Dowdle"Every single day that you wake up, you are setting a new record for yourself." - Mark DowdlePaige and Mark sit down to catch up and talk about what the past two years have brought up for them. This episode will leave you thinking, feeling, and with tangible truths to apply to your own life. We also talk about…EgoTelling people you love themReleasing baggageEnoughnessSupporting peopleJournalingBelieving in oneselfAuthenticityServing othersHeartbreakBreakupsThe in betweenChristina's Resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdowdle22/It’s Hard Resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.comFollow It's Hard on Ins...2022-04-251h 44It's HardLets Get Real About Suicidal Ideation + Addiction with Christina KimbroughTRIGGER WARNING: In this episode, we talk about suicidal ideation. Paige and Christina have a real conversation about the various ways that mental illness can defeat us. Christina lives with bipolar disorder and genralized anxiety, her mission is to spread awareness around mental illness and normalize the conversation in hopes to end the stigma. She also got sober in 2020 and shares her journey to recovery. Listen along for an honest, raw, and relateable conversation about hard things in life. We make the hard things easier! We also talk about…SobrietyAnxietyBipolar DisorderSocial MediaAddictionSuicidal IdeationPartnerships and Ment...2022-04-181h 37It's HardMomma Boner on Motherhood + IdentityEPISODE NOTES: How parents struggle with the hardships of kids growing up, moving on, and moving away The comfort we feel when we are missed, how this makes us accomplished and proud in many ways The differences we face with our relationship versus the relationship our parents have and the people in our lives have. How mothers and parents struggle at every stage of their child’s life to navigate life, watching your child face hardships and how this affects parents mentally We also talk about:Moving awayDistance Confidence Missing someone Experiences Meeting in the middle Hardships Par...2022-04-111h 33It's HardMoving Didn't Fix My Mental HealthIn this episode, Paige and Jack go over the following:Leaving can be good, when you feel a need to leave. However moving and leaving won’t make your problems disappear. As humans we need to have that at the forefront of our mindsMoving can be very isolating and hard causing you to have mental health struggles still, mental health is not dependent on a specific place. Vacations, kids, moving, things, will not cure our mental health issues.Starting over and resetting is beneficial, but not running away from thingsHaving a support system will result in a great gr...2022-04-0458 minIt's HardRelationships Are Hard Part 4: Communicating with your PartnerIn this episode, Paige and Jack discuss the following:What is effective communication in a relationship? And how can we understand different communication styles within a relationship?You are responsible for your own happiness, not your partnerWe must be willing to meet in the middle within a relationship, without this a relationship may not sufficeCommunication is the most important aspect of a healthy relationship because it allows each partner to discuss what they need within the relationship.It’s Hard resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.comSIGN-UP HERE FOR THE MONTHLY MENTAL HEALTH CHECK-IN: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2...2022-02-2822 minIt's HardRelationships Are Hard Part 3: Living With Your PartnerWhile cohabiting, healthy relationships require alone time, finding your own space and own niche allows for a healthier stronger relationshipFinding what you like least and setting expectations in a new home together Cohabiting is difficult but not impossible, setting boundaries and talking openingly allow for a healthier relationship Something that you enjoy doing doesn’t need to be shared with a partner. It’s Hard resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.comSIGN-UP HERE FOR THE MONTHLY MENTAL HEALTH CHECK-IN: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/238727429167Follow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about men...2022-02-2120 minIt's HardRelationships Are Hard Part 2: Valentines Day RealnessPaige and Jack sit down to talk about Valentine’s Day and their feelings surrounding the holiday of love. Valentine’s Day: how the commercialized holiday has strayed away from love Valentine’s Day v. Love day, showing someone you love them versus showing up the people around you How can you implement and use love languages in your daily lives and relationships. The seasons of life we go through and how to adjust and endure these encounters together It’s Hard Resources:https://www.itshardpodcast.comSIGN-UP HERE FOR THE MONTHLY MENTAL HEALTH CHECK-IN: https://www.ev...2022-02-1425 minIt's HardRelationships Are Hard Part 1: Being Different is HARD + OKAY!NOTES:Fear of wasting time or risking failureFeminine versus masculine energy, what is our energy and what gender norms run our householdHow can we deal with differences in relationships and how can we continue to grow and be happy despite the differencesIt’s Hard Resources:Website: https://www.itshardpodcast.comSIGN-UP HERE FOR THE MONTHLY MENTAL HEALTH CHECK-IN: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/238727429167Follow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other parts of my life--go check outhttps://www.instagram.com/itshardpodcast/Rate, Review an...2022-02-0728 minIt's HardMental Health in Teens + Young Adults: Are They Being Taken Care Of? with Dr. Michele FinneranIn this episode, Michele discusses the following:A lot of children struggle finding mental health help because their guardians do not believe in these services. How can we help these children in these situations?Assessing to see what is needed from you as a listener or helper in certain situations, and how to approach the situation.Improving and becoming the best version of ourselves even with the negativity that is surrounding us in the world. What are you gracious and appreciative for?Distancing from our familial ties is harder than ever with the economy we are in, making...2022-01-311h 12It's HardThe Power of Being KIND with Josh NeumannJosh Neumann launched KIND LIPS in 2017 with an intention to offer a quality lip balm with a deeper intention. What is the deeper meaning of kindness? What is my intention when expressing kindness?What does it look like to follow a dream that makes an impact rather than following the money?The power of giving back, how do you implement it into your business plan from the start?Starting a business and the signs that show themselves through the process. Josh's Resources:Website: https://kindlips.comInstagram: @kindlipsIt's Hard Resources:https://www.itshardpodcast.comSIGN-UP HER...2022-01-241h 15It's HardBeing Honest About Postpartum Depression with Dr. Shahana AlibhaiDr. Shahana Alibhai, a professional speaker, family physician and mental health expert, joins us to discuss:Her mental health experience and how it has impacted her life. How can we help youth with navigating the world and their mental health, that is continually being affected by the world around us.Dr. Shahana's Resources:Website: https://drshahana.com/Instagram: @thedrshahanaIt's Hard Resources:https://www.itshardpodcast.comFollow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other parts of my life--go check outhttps://www.instagram.c...2022-01-171h 18It's HardFollowing Your Passion + Showing Up Authentically with Brooke NickelattiFood blogger and recipe developer, Brooke Nickelatti, joins us today to talk about building her business + community online, following her passion, and showing up authentically on social media. How do you overcome the fear of putting yourself out there in order to follow your passion?What does building a business online look like?How do you put authenticity first when there are other monetary temptations?How can having a presence on social media impact our mental health?What does it take to make your side hustle a full-time job?Brooke's Resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b...2022-01-101h 12It's HardLet's Be Honest About Your New Years ResolutionsHas your New Years Resolution ever truly stuck? All 365 days?Are you being realistic about your resolution or are you setting yourself up for disappointment? How can we be gracious with ourselves during a time of immense pressure?How can we look at each day as a new start and new opportunity to walk in the direction of our goals + desires?Are we trying to put a bow on our old selves in hopes that a new year will truly bring a "new me"? It's Hard Resources:https://www.itshardpodcast.comFollow It's Hard on Instagram if you...2022-01-0322 min
It's HardReclaiming Your Power After Trauma with Michael AnthonyTRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains conversation about child abuse, if this is triggering for you please take care of yourself. Michael Anthony is a trauma and CPTSD healing coach. His passion for helping people was inspired by his own experience with child abuse and generational trauma. Now, the mission of Think Unbroken is as follows "To guide individuals who have suffered trauma in our mentorship programs and workshops. We believe that by creating palatable and practical tools that Trauma Warriors around the world can overcome. Our principles will allow survivors of child abuse to develop healthy habits, u...2021-12-271h 09
It's HardAbusive Relationships: Understanding + Overcoming Abuse with Emmy MarieEmmy Marie is a certified trauma-informed life coach who strives to create content that makes understanding trauma and healing more accessible and achievable. She hopes to help as many people as possible reject toxic shame, grow to love and accept themselves, and create joyful lives and relationships post trauma. In this episode, Emmy dives into her experience with trauma and how it led her to where she is now. At age 15, she entered an abusive relationship. She had a skewed idea of “what love is” due to this, and it reduced her from being her happiest, healthiest self...2021-12-201h 16
It's HardCultivating Meaningful Connections: How to Be Intentional with Those Around You with Dr. Elnur GajievPaige sits down with psychologist Dr. Elnur Gajiev to strives to give the people around him a sense of meaning within their lives. Mental health has always been a factor in his life and he hopes to empower those around him through his experiences. As a child, Elnur and his family immigrated to the United States. This large change really impacted the way Dr. Elnur lived his life. He encountered many challenges as he moved from place to place and changed the way he lived his daily life. Many things came to light later in life as h...2021-12-131h 32
It's HardYou Are in Charge of Your Happiness with Jack HolmgrenThe episode begins with a question about Paige's decision to commit to sobriety. Paige is sober because of the trauma and anxiety that drinking brought to her. While for her it is something that she needed to do and it has helped her mental wellbeing, sobriety is something that many people around us do not understand; some will even try to persuade you into breaking that sobriety. This goes into the next point of self sabotaging, we have conditioned ourselves from a young age of believing we have specific limits on us as human beings. This makes us believe w...2021-12-061h 07
It's HardSocial Anxiety: From Socially Anxious to Socially Confident with Kyle MitchellKyle Mitchell, a public speaker, took control of his fears and struggles and turned it into something to help others around him. He realized he was not the only person who has or had social anxiety, which made him eager to help others. He began this by creating an Instagram page, and posted everyday, from tips of things he has learned to the things he has endured. This was one of the many baby steps Kyle has taken throughout his life to overcome this social anxiety. Kyle begins this episode by talking about his mental health struggle t...2021-11-221h 16
It's HardCreating Yourself: Building the Foundation of Your Life with Paige BonerThis solo episode is focusing on the idea of finding yourself. Throughout every obstacle in our lives we are told by others what to do and what to be, but when we do this we lose ourselves. We have to put ourselves first to create who we are, someone who is independent and not dependent on those around us. Our mental health relies on what we do in our daily lives, Paige talks wildly on preferences. Preferences show us who we are and what we prefer, we need to allow our preferences to be above those around us. Our...2021-11-0126 min
It's HardThe Power of Self-Awareness + Emotional Intelligence with Lynn CasalettoLynn Casaletto owns her own consulting company called, Core Growth. Core Growth helps individuals and teams realize their greatness. Within the episode the term emotional intelligence is the forefront of much of the conversation. Emotional intelligence is understanding yourself and your emotions in the moment and not getting burnt out because your emotions are taking over, but instead you are taking over your emotions. Instead of becoming irrational and lashing out you can be able to better regulate your emotions and yourself. We become hijacked by our own emotions many times because we are not regulating our e...2021-10-251h 16
It's HardKnowing What You Need: Taking Ownership of Your Mental Health with Reid BervikReid Bervik has a podcast centered around mental health called Recess. Within his podcast he details both his mental health struggle and opens up to the struggles millions are going through daily in fifteen minute short episodes. Mental health is an all encompassing topic within so many people's lives, and Reid is not a stranger to mental health struggles. Through this episode we sit down and talk about this. Reid began his mental health journey at thirteen, he began to have huge amounts of seasonal depression, he felt alone in his struggle. But after ten years he s...2021-10-181h 31
It's HardIt’s Okay to Not Be Okay: How the Stigma Impacts Us with McKenna GrassMcKenna Grass is a fourteen year old mental health advocate who is raising awareness for mental health within her community. She is on a mission to make as many people as she can not feel alone, and change the stigma surrounding mental health. In this episode we discuss the idea of ‘it’s okay to not be okay’ and Mckenna’s journey surrounding mental health. Mental health is a big part of many people’s lives, especially McKenna’s as she details her story about her fathers mental health struggle and how it has impacted her, and even her own j...2021-10-1159 min
It's HardYou are Enough: Leaning into Insecurity + Uncertainty with Jack and PaigeIn this episode, Jack and I discuss our big move to Utah and the feelings we have been feeling throughout it all. Moving across the country is a big jump between trying to find your place and feeling like we are enough for each other. From the good days to the bad days, trying to adjust to all the different things that come about from a big move. We discuss how we want to be the best version of ourselves for each other throughout these new shifts within our lives. From job hunts, routines, and figuring out what makes...2021-10-0457 min
It's HardHow Social Media Impacts Your Mental Health with Dr. Nikki SammetDr. Nikki Sammet is the founder of Confident Coach Accelerator, Becoming Mama & Beyond, the What Nik Knows Podcast, and is a Transcendental Meditator and a yoga teacher… she does it all!In this episode, Nikki opens up about her journey with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and how the fight to “not be different” caused her to lose hold of her identity. Nikki has struggled with her mental health since she was a very young age. At age 10, she was diagnosed with ADHD and she explains how being silenced about it impacted her socially, academically, and her self-esteem as a whol...2021-09-271h 36
It's HardBeing a Pre-Med Student is Hard: The Truth + Challenges of Medicine with Mackenzie FanninMackenzie Fannin is a Pre-Med Student from Florida who shares her journey on the road to Med School. In this episode, Paige sits down with Mackenzie who explains the highs and lows of her journey through med school. She discusses how to follow your dreams and become the person you aspire to be, especially as struggles of mental health surface. Mackenzie opens up about her mental health struggles and the challenges she's faced throughout the entirety of her life as she navigates her way to becoming a doctor. She outlines the idea of following one's he...2021-09-201h 16
It's HardTransitions are Hard: Following Your Intuition + Navigating Change with Lindsey SimcikLindsey Simcik is the co-founder of Almost 30, a top 50 podcast, global brand, and community. In this episode, Paige and Lindsey discuss mental health and how we can navigate our way through big changes within our lives. We all go through changes in our lives which often leave us wondering if they are worth going through, will they hurt the people around us, will it hurt us, and overall what this big change means for us. Lindsey tells us that if you have the intuition and feeling that you need to make this change, it is meant to b...2021-09-131h 19
It's HardSobriety is Hard: My Journey to Becoming SoberWe are back! Season 3 is here! I am kicking off season 3 with a solo episode. Every first Monday of the month I will be serving you a slice of solo chats. This is hopefully going to be an opportunity for you all to get to know me better and for me to share what is at the top of my mind in that moment. Today, I chat about Jack + I's heart centered move across the country, making the "right" decisions, going against the grain, and my journey to becoming sober at 23. What is cov...2021-09-0650 min
It's HardLosing Yourself in a Relationship: How to Find Yourself Post-BreakupHi fam! Welcome to the season 2 FINALE. What a season it has been, 36 episodes later + I could not be more proud of my team and all they have accomplished. Most importantly, we are incredibly grateful for those of you who choose to listen to It's Hard. I feel like I am truly fulfilling my mission to help people feel less alone in what they are going through, the messages you send + the proof that you listen everyday is what keeps me going each week. This episode was inspired by someone who messaged me and asked to speak o...2021-07-261h 13
It's HardLife Transitions: Moving Across the Country, Overcoming Disordered Eating + The Future of It’s Hard with Jack HolmgrenIn this episode, Jack puts Paige on the hot seat! They give the inside scoop of what's new in their life and what’s coming up, as well as opening up about vulnerable topics and experiences. The two give relationship advice and reflect on the different ways they process life changes. Paige gets vulnerable about her eating disorder. She discusses the societal pressures in summer to look a certain way in a bikini, the guilt and shame that comes with slacking off workouts and skipping meals. Eating disorders are often an old pattern and a vicious cycle, and...2021-07-2053 min
It's HardBeing Queer in America: The Beauty + Struggles of Staying True to Yourself with Jayna DavisJayna Davis was 15 years old when she first came out as a lesbian to those around her. However, her coming out journey never stops. Due to her femme-presenting nature, she is constantly challenged on her identity and has to correct others about her romantic preference. She opens up about what it’s like having to prove herself and her sexuality to others, battling comments like “you don’t look lesbian”, “I have girl friends, too” and “I could change your mind”. She also discusses the shame aspect of going against what is “expected” from a woman who looks like her. Sexis...2021-07-121h 25
It's HardBreaking the Stigma of Mental Disorders: Seeing Mental Health as a Superpower with Sam LedSam Led is a mindset and transformation coach, author of the book “Fear Less”, powerful speaker, and group facilitator. In this episode, Paige and Sam discuss the stigma of mental health and the impact it has. Mental health is typically associated with illness, that something is wrong with you, or that you are “broken”. In reality, everyone has mental health and you are more than your ADHD, anxiety, depression, etc. We all feel differently, think differently, and face things differently. As soon as our society begins to normalize mental health and talk about it in a positive light, we...2021-07-051h 33
It's HardAdulting is Hard with Done w/ AdultingDone with Adulting is a podcast created to break down societal expectations of “adulting” to relieve listeners of life’s many pressures. Asia and Jareed create a safe space of insightful conversations for whatever phase of life you are in. They talk openly about their experiences with relatable guests to connect listeners, provide resources, and allow themselves + others to grow.In this episode, Asia, Jareed, and Paige discuss the concept of adulting and all of the decisions that come with it. At the ripe age of 18, our society is forced to make a decision that will determine the re...2021-06-281h 43
It's HardEnduring, Processing, and Overcoming Grief with Miki SpeerAt age 13, Miki Speer lost her mother to cancer. Miki pushed this trauma down, claiming “I’m fine” out of fear of standing out when all she wanted to do was fit in. This unprocessed grief lasted a decade until finally, in college, she started experiencing its impact. She began crying at the drop of a hat and her relationships with friends, school, and sports faced negative repercussions. Miki went to a doctor, simply thinking she had a tear duct problem! Instead, she learned her “mystery crying” was years of pent up grief and trauma that hadn't had anywhere to go. She...2021-06-211h 12
It's HardSobriety: The Journey, Challenges, and Fulfillment with Alex ZaunerThe Creating Ripples podcast was designed to create empowerment, inspiration, community, and provide guidance to elevate those around us. Alex Zauner believes in the power of showing up and sharing our experiences + knowledge with others to create ripples of impact around us. We have the opportunity to create ripples, both small and large, everyday. Whether it’s smiling at a stranger or complimenting someone on a new hairdo, these simple acts can change the course of their whole day and everyone else they come in contact with. With honest conversations, sharing stories, “aha” moments, and more, Creating Ripples Podcast does e...2021-06-141h 45
It's HardAn Honest Conversation About Anxiety: Confidence, Boundaries + People Pleasing with Girls w/ AnxietyGirls w/ Anxiety (GWA) is a podcast about anxiety and mental health where laughter and light-heartedness is emphasized. It is co-hosted by Heike and Neg to share their stories and experiences with anxiety so people can feel less alone. They are building a community of friendship, encouragement, and care. They are here to be a friend and provide support for those going through similar things. In this episode, Heike and Paige discuss all things anxiety: what anxiety looks like for them, the impact it has on their lives, and how they fight it. They also open up a...2021-06-071h 12
It's HardLoss is Hard: Grief and Gratitude with Sarah LeverettSarah is a certified hypnotherapist, oracle reader, and intuitive coach who is committed to a life of self-study and spiritual seeking. Through her work at Intuitive Empowerment, she helps uplift others, be a light for those along the way, and openly welcomes all. Her mission is to remind people of their power by claiming and living out the energy from her intuitive gifts for the sake of creating a life of peace, joy, creativity, and unconditional love.In 2016, Sarah Leverett lost her fun-loving, passionate, best friend of a partner. In this episode, Sarah opens up about her...2021-05-241h 10
It's HardDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Power of Empathy, Slowing Down, and Listening with Ericka JonesAfter growing up experiencing acts of racism, gaslighting, close mindedness, and even hearing “you’re what’s wrong with America'' from a so-called “friend”, Ericka Jones is not going to let discrimination win. She recognizes her responsibility to speak out, lead, and enforce change-- a responsibility that we all have. This goes beyond just reposting an Instagram or not personally making rude comments. It is about being an ally by calling someone in or out when necessary. “Calling in” means circling back to a hurtful or oppressive comment someone made in private, such as by shooting them an email or grab...2021-05-171h 36
It's HardWork Hard Play Harder: How Play Can Benefit Your Mental Health with Kara LattaDo you remember what you were like as a child? Were you creative... curious… playful? Why do we lose this as we grow up? Kara Latta doesn’t think we have to. Kara is the founder of The Playful Warrior, whose mission is to reconnect adults back to their inherent creative nature and playful inner child. The goal is to encourage embracing all parts of ourselves: the dark parts, the playful parts, and the parts that make us unique. So… what really is play? According to Kara, “play is a mindset. It doesn’t matter what specific activity yo...2021-05-101h 12It's HardSOLO: Mental Health Awareness Month + Q & AIt's May which means... Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! Everyone has a mental health and taking steps to care for yourself is so important, both this month and every month! Whether that’s starting your day off with some meditation, grabbing a cup of coffee with a friend, taking some alone time to journal, the daily things you do can be HUGE! We also have some exciting news… It’s Hard is growing! Within the next couple of months, we are hosting events such as mediation, workout classes, conversations about the hard things in life, weekly mental health...2021-05-0357 min
It's HardGrowth Isn’t Linear: The Process of Balance, Happiness + Success with Chelsea GlaserChelsea Glaser is a Brand Strategist and the co-founder of two companies; Launch It Girl and Fredi. Launch It Girl is a brand & web design shop, studio, and community whose mission is to get more women into business and to break down barriers to launching! Fredi is a wellness brand offering an all-natural brain-boosting supplement called Focused by Fredi that helps you feel sharp, focused, collected, and energized all day long. In this episode, Chelsea talks about her struggle of saying “yes” to everything and how stretching herself thin across all aspects of her life led to disrega...2021-04-261h 32
It's HardOur Relationship Unpacked: It's Hard and Worth It with Jack HolmgrenJack and I met by a chance encounter in Arizona after both of us were visiting friends for a New Years Eve party. We immediately hit it off; asking each other meaningful questions, holding great conversations, even picking each other for flip cup! ;-) The last year and a half hasn’t been easy... through long-distance, differing communication styles and love languages, mental health struggles, and hard conversations, Jack and I allow the listeners inside our relationship to hear how we face and overcome these challenges.Relationships are hard! Especially through the tough times, it is so im...2021-04-191h 03
It's HardBattling Heteronormativity + Practicing Self Acceptance with Molly FrischHeteronormativity is the belief that heterosexuality is the preferred or normal mode of sexual orientation. For queer individuals, this creates a constant battle of homophobia, a non-stop coming out process to new people, having to correct others, or fear of rejection. Molly discusses her experiences with these struggles as a bisexual/pansexual individual and sheds light on the things people can do to be a good ally. Being an ally is as simple as doing “little actionable things”. This could mean talking to a friend who is making off-handed comments, using correct pronouns, changing “boyfriend/girlfriend” to “partner”, a...2021-04-121h 28
It's HardLeading a Creatively Designed Life + Living with Purpose with Kelsey EricksonKelsey is the founder of Everme Coaching, a company dedicated to teaching how to lead creatively designed lives through inspirational storytelling, teaching and intuitive coaching. Kelsey offers resources and services that teach you how to create magic through the combination of intuition and action so that you can live your legacy with intention. What is a creatively designed life? According to Kelsey---Simply put, a creatively designed life is a life in which you create your life by thinking outside of the box. You think in terms of what is best for you, not what is normal. I u...2021-04-051h 34
It's HardThe Experience of Trauma: How our Bodies Respond + How we Process with Chelsey LarsonWhat do you really know about trauma? Would you believe me if I told you that pretty much every human has trauma? Thats right, trauma doesn't only happen when you go to war or have a severe accident or loss. Chelsey Larson shares how she discovered through therapy that she was having a "trauma response" and that she had PTSD. She was shocked because she was convinced that trauma was only something that people who had been to war experienced. Since discovering this about herself, she has learned a lot about trauma and PTSD. Through this research s...2021-03-291h 37
It's HardBeing Broken Open + Embracing the Mess with Cooper HansonHave you ever been emotionally broken open? How about being emotionally broken open and then getting on a plane to Paris with an empty seat next to you because your partner and you planned the trip together but you couldn't get a refund. Talk about facing your wounds head on. Cooper Hanson joins Paige to get vulnerable about his experience with heartbreak, growth, shame, depression + anxiety, and more. Through beautiful storytelling, Cooper takes us through his heartbreak that resulted in a solo trip around Europe that was meant for him and his ex partner. Throughout this trip, h...2021-03-221h 47
It's HardBeing a Sober Twenty-Something with Molly BrittMolly Britt opens up about her journey to sobriety as a twenty-something. Molly discovered she had a negative relationship with alcohol when she realized that her relationships and what she valued was being negatively impacted by her drinking habits. Through therapy and recalling her relationship with alcohol, she was diagnosed with a mild substance disorder and in May of 2020 she decided to stop drinking alcohol.Molly is not anti-alcohol, she believes that if people can handle alcohol, they should be able to consume it. However, she wants to just explore all concepts that come up when you s...2021-03-151h 26
It's HardLet's Talk About FCKN Therapy with Brenna GuinanBrenna Guinan is a Mental Health Counselor and host of the Real FCKN Talk Podcast. Paige and Brenna sit down to talk about mental health + therapy. Real FCKN Talk is a podcast dedicated to breaking down the walls of everyone's "perfect life". Brenna recognizes that we all have our shit and that is ok. The podcast normalizes the discussion around mental health in a relateable and fun way. In this episode, we talk about everything from becoming a therapist, the stigmas around mental health, to spirituality and being a witch. Brenna's passion for mental health an...2021-03-081h 18
It's HardMental Health is Universal with Antonio SundquistAntonio Sundquist was adopted from Paraguay and is the co-founder of Activ, host of The Human Capital Podcast and is the local mental health guy here in MPLS. Antonio aims to lead by example, advocate for mental health, and embody what it means to be a critical thinker in modern society. His work in the mental health space is something that he believes to be his service to society. With ease, he articulates the process of our minds and why anxiety, depression, and other mental health experiences are not meant to be shameful or scary. An...2021-03-011h 39
It's HardLeadership and Building Confidence with Darren FisherDarren Fisher is here to get us pumped up and give us tangible ways to build confidence and become leaders in our everyday life. In this episode, we talk about appreciating both success and failure, leadership, the importance of confidence, black history, and much more.Darren is an incredibly inspiring and generous soul. He has been a natural leader since he can remember, and now it has become his lifes work to develop others as they work to become great leaders as well. His story is one of resilience, hard work, dedication, and faith. He appreciates failure...2021-02-221h 26
It's HardMental Fitness and Becoming Your Best Self with Liv BowserMental fitness is just as, if not more, important than physical fitness. We spend hours in the gym, at yoga studios, crossfit, soulcycle exercising our bodies...what about our minds?Liv Bowser is passionate about our mental health and wellbeing, so she created Liberate, the first ever mental fitness studio. At Liberate, you can choose from several different class titles based on what you need that day. Throughout the duration of the 60 minute class, you will exercise your mind by setting an intention, moving through light yoga, journaling, conversation, and meditation. Mental fitness, a term t...2021-02-151h 24
It's HardOptimism and Impacting Those Around You with Ike WynterIke Wynter is an eco-sustainable wood artist who makes art out of reclaimed wood and aims to convey his delusional optimism to his audience in order to be a light and help them face challenges in their life. He uses his art as an avenue to speak his thoughts into the world and be a source of positivity for people following his journey. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was encouraged to live his life the way he wanted, he shares his thoughts on the expectations that are put on people and why we should c...2021-02-081h 46
It's HardResilience, Depression + Anxiety, and Embracing Change with Julia YanchekThis is a candid conversation with Julia Yanchek as she opens up about her struggles with depression and anxiety, frequent change, bullying, and more. Her vulnerability shines through as she shares experiences that many people can relate to. Julia is an advocate for change, by embracing it, we lead to true self awareness and acceptance. Change, the unknown, and judgement have been the catalyst she needed to find out who she truly is, and what she needs and desires. In this episode, we talk about:DepressionAnxietyBullyingMoving Post-grad lifeSoulcycle ChangeThe unknownSelf-acceptanceand more...He...2021-02-011h 14