Love Letters and Mixtapes

Apr 12 2024 124 ep. 27 mins 2

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A mental health podcast. Let's talk about things that our younger selves needed to hear, whether that was 30 years ago, 3 years ago, or yesterday. We'll discuss everything from mental health, emotional intelligence, spirituality, relationships, trauma, PTSD, grief, addiction, sobriety, recovery, coping skills, and all aspects of wellness. If you feel as if you can’t talk about what is going on inside of you, experiences you’ve had, or things you want or are worried about, this podcast is for you. https://www.lovelettersandmixtapes.com/

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124: Keep What You Have By Giving It Away

Apr 12 2024 22 mins

Discover the transformative power of the age-old adage "Keep what you have by giving it away.” In this episode, we explore how this simple yet profound concept can shift our perspective on self, relationships, limitations, deprivation, boundaries, motives, and life's challenges. Through candid anecdotes and reflections, we identify opportunities to apply this principle i

123: The Liberating Path of Emotional Sobriety

Mar 26 2024 32 mins

“If the only tool you have in your emotional toolkit is a hammer, then everything in your life will look like a nail.” Explore the depths of emotional sobriety and learn practical tools to navigate life's challenges and opportunities with serenity, empathy, and resilience. From professional endeavors to personal relationships, discover how emotional sobriety can transform o

122: Acceptance, Emotional Safety, and Surprising Transformations with Dylan Hundley

Mar 13 2024 42 mins

This week, I spoke with Dylan Hundley, an artist, mother, punk, and lover. Dylan is the lead singer of the New York post-punk/new wave band Lulu Lewis. We discuss mental health, including addiction, PTSD, and panic disorder, the importance of creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued, the transformative power of extending a compassionate hand to others (and ourselve

121: Shame, Grief, and Sustainable Compassion on the Healing Journey with Sabrina of Vigor and Sage

Mar 01 2024 34 mins

Is wellness an extra treat we allow ourselves when we think we deserve it, or is it sustainable, transformative, and nourishing? Does our healing journey have to be aesthetic and social media-friendly to be impactful? I spoke with Sabrina Rollo of @VigorAndSage (https://www.instagram.com/vigorandsage) about how so many of the lessons we learn through holistic practices have clear a

120: A Personal Love Letter About Vulnerability, Willingness, and Connection

Feb 24 2024 23 mins

I decided to share more about my recent journey of navigating life on life’s terms, including medical emergencies, relationships, fears, and judgments, while contemplating the power of showing up with willingness and compassion. Let’s explore our struggles with societal expectations of how and when we choose to do this, the healing power of surrender, and the transformative exp

119: From Discomfort to Empowerment: Reclaiming Self-Worth Amid Endings, Feeling Stuck, or Out of Place

Feb 17 2024 21 mins

Is it possible to find self-acceptance and wholeness in relationships, workplaces, and locations where we don’t belong? The relationship is ending, we need to find a new job, and we should have started packing our things and looking for a new home weeks ago. Instead of tenderly connecting with our wholeness, our flaws, or the parts of ourselves we’re insecure about, we lean int

118: Boundaries, Energy Work, and Unconditional Love with Wendi Eckstein

Feb 10 2024 67 mins

I am so excited to introduce all of you to Wendi Eckstein, my long-time friend and teacher. We sat down for a beautiful discussion about Reiki, energy work, boundaries, energetic hygiene, and the importance of honoring and cultivating our intuition. We explore what it means to be a deeply sensitive person while living a spiritual life in this human world and how it can be humble, p

117: I Am Less Than The Actions I Take: Living with Sincerity and Accountability

Feb 06 2024 17 mins

Let’s explore the phrase, "I am less than the actions I take," and reflect on the profound implications of aligning thoughts with actions. Originating from a talk by Earl Hightower, the phrase serves as a powerful catalyst for introspection, urging listeners to release themselves from the stories all have running on a loop in our minds about who we are and who we could

116: Finding Balance Between Physical, Mental, and Emotional Health with Acupuncturist Noell Eanes

Jan 27 2024 24 mins

We are exploring the interconnectedness of our physical, mental, and emotional well-being and how holistic health can make a big impact by bringing our lives into balance. In today's episode, we spoke with Noell Eanes, M.Ac., an acupuncturist with over 10 years of experience in Eastern medicine and classical five-element acupuncture to understand the steps we can take to enhance ou

115: Work Trauma Is Real: Surviving Toxic Workplaces with Christine Barron of the Glass Ceilings Podcast

Jan 20 2024 42 mins

Today, we're exploring the physical, mental, and financial impact of work trauma. Toxic and abusive work environments can be so commonplace in our culture that we feel pressure to accept the unacceptable. They begin to chip away at our self-esteem, negatively impact our health, and drastically increase both social isolation and our fears of deprivation. So, what can we do when