Along the Gravel Road Podcast

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Welcome to the Along the Gravel Road Podcast where we’re changing the conversation around mental health. As a You Aren’t Alone Project non-profit initiative, the goal of the podcast is to provide a safe platform for people to share their stories and give others a sense of hope and connection. 

With guests ranging from individuals who are open and willing to share their own mental health journeys to mental health professionals to share expertise and advice.

Trigger warning: Some topics discussed in these episodes may be difficult for listeners to hear. If you are feeling triggered by a topic, we encourage you to listen when you are in a better space, or with someone you trust. 

Unless otherwise stated, topics discussed are based on personal experiences, not professional advice, and should not be considered an alternative to seeking support from a mental health professional when needed. Additional resources will be provided in the show notes of each episode.

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Mike Weary on Art for Healing and Social Change

Jul 11 2024 81 mins  
Join us for a transformative episode of the Along the Gravel Road Podcast as we welcome Mike Weary, a self-taught artist from New Orleans, who now serves as the artist-in-residence and artist liaison for the Arts Council of Baton Rouge. Mike's journey from sketching at his mom's Home Depot job to becoming a community activist through art is nothing short of inspiring. Hear about hi

Embracing Holistic Wellness & Challenging Diet Culture with Amy Cimo

Jun 26 2024 49 mins  
Ever wondered why diet culture fails to deliver long-term health benefits? Amy Cimo sheds light on her personal battle with weight, depression, and anxiety, and how it led her to focus on internal healing rather than superficial markers of health. Gain invaluable insights as we dismantle common misconceptions about weight and explore the damage caused by chronic dieting, leaning in

Poetry, Mindfulness, and Mental Health with Alf

May 29 2024 32 mins  
Ever wondered how a passion for poetry can spark in the most unexpected places? That's exactly what happened to Alf, a communication and new media student at Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana. In this episode, Alf takes us on a journey through his world, sharing how influential thinkers like Judith Butler and Carlos Scolari have shaped his views on art, psychology, and human ri

Reflecting on Art, Resilience, and Mental Health with Antoine Lacey

Apr 25 2024 49 mins  
Louisiana-native Antione Lacey joins us to share his truth and journey of growth and discovery. Antione is an artist, educator, and entrepreneur, who finds joy and solace in immersing himself in art to create something new. His honesty gives us a glimpse into the strength of the human spirit and the comfort we find in creativity.Burnout is a real struggle, especially for those of u

Ceisha James-Hayes on Healing Generational Trauma

Mar 20 2024 51 mins  
When Ceisha James-Hayes speaks about her New Orleans roots, you can almost hear the jazz and feel the pulse of the city—but beneath that rhythm lies a deeper, more complex beat of familial challenges and generational trauma. Our conversation with Ceisha s unwraps the vibrant façade to reveal the impact of violence, substance abuse, and normalized trauma on the community and fami

Sophia Ellisor on Coping with Family & Childhood Trauma

Mar 05 2024 39 mins  
Have you ever stood at the crossroads of your own mental health journey, wondering how your past shapes your present? Sophia Ellisor joins us to share her deeply moving story of childhood, enveloped by the challenges of her mother's borderline personality disorder and the heartache of divorce. We uncover the raw and often silent struggles that children like Sophia face, and how the

Navigating Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety with Luisa Cantillo

Jan 03 2024 51 mins  
Join new mom Luisa, as we candidly discuss the unseen battles of motherhood, from mental health and the pressure of cultural expectations to the lifeline found in support systems and reaching out for help, and how these experiences shape the profound journey of raising a child.Navigating maternal mental health isn't just about personal struggles; it's about the collective silence t

Creativity for Self-Discovery with Khoi Nguyen

Dec 05 2023 45 mins  
Khoi Nguyen (he/him) is a serial hobbyist and a creator led by purpose and his desire to inspire. With his foot on the gas, he continues to break past the shackles of his self-limiting beliefs to usher in a new age of creative pursuits. It is through this effort he has found purpose in using his gifts as a creative to inspire, heal, and change the world and lives around him. GROW.

Taxes, Motherhood, and Postpartum with Neva Butkus

Nov 15 2023 67 mins  
You may not think that taxes, motherhood, and postpartum issues intersect, but you'd be wrong! Neva Butkus is a tax policy analyst with the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy where she studies and advocates on progressive tax issues that lift up workers and families. She is also a new mom being confronted with how societal expectations and public policy choices make the live

Dr. Enrique Flechas on Perinatal Mental Health

Oct 16 2023 28 mins  
Welcome back to another season of the Along the Gravel Road Podcast! This episode is part of a special series on perinatal (the period of time when you become pregnant and up to a year after giving birth) mental health. In this episode, Dr. Enrique Flechas shares important information on the mental health of mothers and birthing people such as postpartum depression and postpartum a