Because Life

Feb 16 2022 42 ep. 47 mins 17
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Though Sydel Curry-Lee became known in the digital space for entrepreneurship, athleticism, and tastemaking in the beauty community, her mission online has always been to surface the topic of mental health to the forefront of conversation. Having struggled with her own mental health for several years, Sydel aims to de-stigmatize the discussion around mental health and offer first hand advice on how we can all discuss the subject better as well as things we can do to improve our mental health. BECAUSE LIFE centers around an open and honest discussion amongst Sydel, a mental health professional, and listener input regarding topics ranging from confronting anxieties to being a supportive ally when someone close to you is struggling with their mental health. This podcast also shines a light on the under-discussed topic of mental health within the BIPOC community and how that brings with it its own set of unique struggles.

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Taking A Step Back

Feb 16 2022 10 mins  
The title for this quick snippet of an episode might be super telling. However, these last nine months of podcasting have led to such encouraging and eye-opening experiences. While this isn’t the end, I do want to take some space to regroup and figure out how to bring my best to all you great listeners who have supported me and brought forth your own mental health stories in such

My Post-Labor Diary: Revisiting Pre-Birth Anxieties and Postpartum Update

Feb 09 2022 21 mins  
On today’s episode, I wanted to look back on my fears and anxieties ahead of giving birth to baby Daxon at the end of last year. I’m turning another page in my diary to speak to you guys on things I learned from the process of giving birth and recommendations based on the experience I went through (say yes to the doula!) I also give an update on where I’m at in my postpartum

Miles Williams: Mental Health in Times of Transition, Molding Your Self-Care to Who You Are, and more!

Feb 02 2022 44 mins  
On today’s episode, I’m joined by my good friend and fellow Elon alum, Miles Williams, an educator and self-proclaimed mental health warrior. We catch up with “America’s Covid Bae” (which I’m trademarking on his behalf) following his experience on the 11th season of Lifetime’s Married at First Sight. Miles shares how he’s faced his mental health journey throughout d

5 Ways You Can Build Self-Confidence (Even When It Feels Like You Can’t)

Jan 26 2022 25 mins  
In the spirit of being WORTH IT (because I know we all are), I’m speaking to you all solo in this episode on five practices and thoughts to keep in mind to help build self-confidence. The struggle continues to be real as some days prove harder to keep your head up over others. I hope these small yet mighty tips can encourage you to celebrate the small accomplishments and remind y

Debunking Mental Health Conspiracies: We ALL Need to Hear This!

Jan 19 2022 45 mins  
In today’s episode, we welcome back the wonderful Minaa B. to the co-host chair. She certainly brings the facts of the matter with her to the table as we debunk a list of common mental health myths and conspiracies. From mental health being stigmatized as a weakness, medication in mental health, exploring the world of therapy and what it’s not, and everything in between! Sittin

Finding Space for Mental Health in Relationships

Jan 12 2022 33 mins  
In today’s episode, I take you all with me on a little Sydel life history trip to revisit some previous relationships of mine and speak to how my mental health journey was impacted over the course of those times in my life. Leading to my current relationship with my husband, Damion, and the steps we take every day to work together while also giving each other the space to work on

My Postpartum Journey in Real Time

Jan 05 2022 35 mins  
Getting super real with you all on this first episode of the new year. With everything that 2021 has brought me and my growing family, for this episode I wanted to fly solo and give you all a peek into how my world has changed since the very recent birth of my sweet baby boy, Daxon. Specifically, I wanted to update you all on my current postpartum journey and dive into the depths o

ICYMI 2021: Lisa Donovan (Navigating Mental Health with Astrology)

Dec 29 2021 52 mins  
I can’t believe how quickly this year has gone! As we wrap up 2021 together, I wanted to share a favorite episode of mine from this year which hopefully will help energize and prepare us for what’s to come in 2022. Hope you enjoy! In today’s episode, I am joined by the Founder of The Pattern App, Lisa Donovan, for an illuminating conversation about using Astrology as a tool

Ask A Therapist: Holiday Anxieties

Dec 22 2021 41 mins  
Just in time to greet the holidays, we’re back with another installment of our “Ask A Therapist” series. On this episode, the wonderful Dr. Ebony joins me to answer YOUR questions about ways to deal with the stress and grief surrounding the holiday season while with family and friends. We take on your biggest questions on holiday anxieties including the pressure of affording

Q&A with Dr. Ghadir: Common Causes of Fertility Struggle That Aren’t Commonly Discussed, the Truth About When to Freeze Your Eggs, and more…

Dec 15 2021 44 mins  
On this episode of Because Life I’m joined by board-certified physician, clinical professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at both UCLA and USC, and the host of ‘The Fertile Life’ podcast, Dr. Shahin Ghadir! I asked you guys to submit all your fertility questions, from burning taboo topics to how to navigate the trenches when you and your partner are at each other’s throats.