Therapy is a great outlet for channeling your emotions even when you don't feel like you have much to say. My guest this week is a firm believer in the benefits of therapy, and we talk about academic pressure, mental health, body image, relatio

Intentional

Oct 26th, 2020 1h 5m

Dealing with depression can often consume your life. This week, I sit down with a friend who has been very intentional in his efforts to cope with his depression. We discuss family, mental health, religion, and more.

Crashing

Oct 19th, 2020 1h 2m

When we constantly put so much pressure on ourselves, all it takes is one little thing to go wrong for our world to come crashing down. This week, I sit down with a friend who knows what it's like to reach that breaking point. We discuss religi

Invalid

Oct 12th, 2020 1h 17m

**Trigger Warning** For those of us who struggle with mental health, we often invalidate our experiences by convincing ourselves that we are "faking it" or that "someone else has it worse." This week, I sit down with a friend who often discredi

Worthless

Sep 28th, 2020 1h 4m

**Trigger Warning** When you've been mistreated by others in the past, it's easy to feel like you're worthless. This week, I sit down with a friend to discuss her past trauma, mental health, and sense of self. We discuss sensitive topics like s

Vicious Cycle

Sep 21st, 2020 1h 7m

It's easy to get trapped in a vicious cycle where you feel like you can never get out, especially when it comes to mental health. This week, I sit down with a friend to talk about his struggles with mental health, body image, self-worth and mor

"I Love You"

Sep 14th, 2020 1h 8m

This week, my wonderful roommate ventures over to my side of the room to talk about her upbringing and the challenges that have shaped her. We discuss her struggle with identity, self-image, family, and health as well as why she always says, "I

Bonus

Boston Update!

Sep 7th, 2020 1m 15s

I'm finally moved in! For the most up to date info about when new episodes go live, follow @mindinpiecespodcast on Instagram! Thanks for bearing with me guys!

Terrified: Where Are They Now?

Aug 24th, 2020 1h 5m

This week, I'm checking back in with my guest from Episode 15 "Terrified" to see what she's dealt with this past year including the trials and tribulations of college. We discuss sensitive topics like anxiety, depression, and body image which m

Spiral: Where Are They Now?

Aug 17th, 2020 1h 2m

This episode kicks off a series I'll be doing where I check back in with previous podcast guests! These episodes will be labeled as "Season 2" with the name of their original episode in front in case you'd like to go back and listen to it. I'll

Isolated

Aug 10th, 2020 1h 3m

Whether you're dealing with something heavy or simply an introverted person, it's easy to become isolated. This week, I sit down with a friend whose music has created what he calls "an addiction to sadness." We discuss sensitive topics like dea

Stuck

Aug 3rd, 2020 1h 9m

Feeling stuck can make it difficult to have hope for the future. This week, I sit down with a friend whose home environment, friendships, and personal struggles made life feel stagnant. We discuss sensitive topics like sexual assault, abuse, su

Suffocating

Jul 26th, 2020 1h 1m

Trying to keep a part of yourself hidden from others can be suffocating. This week, I sit down with a friend who knows the pain of both keeping a secret and having that secret be exposed by someone else. We discuss sensitive topics like sexual

Blur

Jul 20th, 2020 48m 19s

Looking back on painful memories can sometimes be a blur as our mind tries to protect us from what we've experienced. This week, I sit down with a friend who knows that feeling to discuss her family dynamic, anxiety, and general fear of the unk

Burden

Jul 13th, 2020 48m 49s

Feeling like you're a burden to those around you can make it difficult to reach out for help. Luckily, my guest this week was able to ignore that voice and seek out the support he needed for dealing with anxiety and depression. We discuss sensi

Volcano

Jul 6th, 2020 1h 4m

Sometimes when you don't address what you're feeling, the pressure of your emotions can build up until the point where everything you've been pushing down erupts like a volcano. This week, I sit down with a friend who knows what it's like to ha

Identity

Jun 29th, 2020 1h 20m

Many of us struggle to discover who we are, but my guest this week has had to look within himself at a specific aspect of identity —his gender identity. In this episode, we chat about his experiences with divorce, depression, and being transgen

Bonus

My Journey: Part 2

Jun 23rd, 2020 1h 27m

Here is part 2 of my story. Thanks to Jackson for sitting down with me! Again, we discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

My Journey: Part 1

Jun 22nd, 2020 1h 7m

For episode 50, I'm finally telling my own story. Stay tuned for part 2 of this episode which will be posted Monday night. Like many other episodes, we discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

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Eloping With the Truth

Jun 15th, 2020 1h 11m

Thanks so much to Joyce and Anna for having me on the show! Go check out more episodes from Eloping With the Truth here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/eloping-with-the-truth/id1517290988If you have any questions that you'd like me to an

Bonus

Black Lives Matter

Jun 8th, 2020 6m 10s

I wanted to share what I've been feeling. Please give it a listen. Places to donate:https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donatehttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019https://www.joincampaignzero.org/#vision More resources in the doc

Spiderweb

Jun 1st, 2020 1h 28m

**Trigger Warning** This episode contains graphic discussions about eating disorders and suicide. Please use discretion. My guest this week has battled her own mind for many years, and she describes her thought patterns as spiderwebs, branching

Perspective

May 25th, 2020 1h 1m

Your perspective can shape the way you view the world. This week, I sit down with a friend who always tries to understand where others are coming from, and we discuss dealing with injuries, body image, race, and more.

Perspective

May 25th, 2020 1h 1m

Sacrifice

May 18th, 2020 37m 24s

Sometimes you have to give up things that you love on your journey towards a greater goal. My guest this week knows how difficult it can be to make sacrifices, but he also knows that it's often these sacrifices that make it all the more rewardi