Jennifer Hubbs is a certified peer support specialist, artist, and Twitch streamer. In this episode, she talks about what it means to be a peer support specialist, her experiences working with NAMI, and recalls a past experience on MTV's Catfish. Where to find Jen: thearthubb.com @jennyfurrh (Twitter/Instagram/Twitch) Where to find the podcast: @checkinpod (Twitter) @checkinpodcast (Instagram)
Camille Banks-Lee wants you to enjoy life the way you deserve to - even through its hardest moments. Currently, a private practice psychotherapist, working in a traditional, community-based mental health clinic, she draws from her previous experience as a school teacher in her aim to teach her clients that life happens for you, not to you. Specializing in difficult life transitions, grief, self-esteem, and achieving balance, she works with clients to identify recurring patterns of thinking and b...
Sara Benincasa is a writer, comedian, actor, teacher, author mental health awareness public speaker, and podcast host of "Well, This Isn't Normal." In this episode, she talks about battling addictions, recovery, triggers, types of therapy, navigating through (potentially out of) relationships, and the importance of protecting your energy. Where to find Sara Benincasa: sarabenincasa.com patreon.com/sarabenincasa @sarabenincasa (Twitter) @sarajbenincasa, @wellthisisntnormal, @excellent...
Nat Puff (aka Left at London) is a comedian and musician working out of Seattle, Washington. She has released three projects in 2020 (Transgender Street Legend Vol. 2, This One's for the MILFs, and Jenny Durkan, Resign in Disgrace) and formed a band with Holidaykiss called WOW OK, all while working on her debut studio album (You Are Not Alone Enough), prepping for a 2021 release. As a guest on this episode, she talks about how her mental health is tied to her music, songs she has in develo...
Kitty Aurora is a digital illustrator, filmmaker, poet, artist, and writer. They are currently in the process of funding to craft their very own poetry art book that chronicles and is inspired by their mental health journey. As a guest in this episode, they talk about their ambitions as an artist, how they were motivated to turn their lockdown feelings into art, dealing with grief, networking through anxiety, the concept of executive dysfunction and how they try to overcome it. Where to find Kit...
TW // Brief mention of suicidal thoughts/attempt at 30:47 Cynthia Siadat is a licensed clinical social worker/therapist and creator of the Living Fully Therapy brand. For 12 years, she has used her experience to help individuals and groups with issues of depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and loss. In this episode as a guest, she talks about her own mental health journey, being on both sides of a therapy session, coping with unfamiliar feelings and why we must at least allow ourselves to ...
After a difficult past few months, Lola has been a "hell of a lot happier" after finding her partner and focusing on her work as a horror makeup artist and cosplayer. As a guest in this episode, she talks all about how people like her can try to turn their lives around during difficult times, why she's feeling the best mentally she's ever felt in six years, why she left the wrestling business, self-care tips, and the importance of creating a safe space. Where to find Lola: @Fatum_Lola on Instagr...
Alyssa Alvarez is the host of Aura Awakening Radio, a podcast focused on bringing like-minded spirits together to cultivate a conversation within a safe space about turning pain into purpose. In addition, she is a yoga teacher and a Dharma coach. As a guest in this episode, she talks about the importance of taking social media breaks, turning wounds into wisdom, making virtual connections, using the body as a stress reliever, not letting fear stop your true calling, and her journey across 100 ep...
Mikki Malkovitch is a registered nurse, model, photographer, creative director, MUA, and one-half of the R & N (Refreshments & Narcotics) Podcast. As a guest for this episode, she talks about the burnout and anxiety that comes with being a nurse during a pandemic (and just nursing in general), being vulnerable, honesty, recovering from trauma, and seeking treatment for it. Where to find Mikki: Instagram: @hey.its.mikki Website: abottomlesspit.com More of this podcast: Twitter: @che...
No new episode this week, but in its place, here is an affirmation for you to listen, repeat, and learn from.
Charlotte T. Martin is a writer, playwright, public speaking coach, screenwriter, and the host of "We've Never Met" on Apple Podcasts. She sits down this episode to talk about how mental health can be "healthy," unpacking information as a person of color in America, the need for empathy in society, and understanding what you can offer during the pandemic. Where to find Charlotte: https://www.charlottethewriter.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weve-never-met/id1530561...
Almie Rose and Chris Dotson are actors, comedians, writers, hosts of the "Something About Astrology" podcast, and engaged to be married. In this episode, they talk about growing and learning together in a relationship, how astrology is connected to mental health, and how horoscopes can help ease your mind about life and the state of the world. Where to find Something About Astrology: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LSW2Rqecf4Hilmxe9eN6T https://www.instagram.com/somethingabouta...
Whyandotte is a rapper residing in Detroit who is apart of the city's local rising hip hop collective Forever Golden (with Curtis Roach, Bfree, Santana Davinci, and Jay Squared). He recently dropped his latest solo album, Happy Birthday IV. In today's episode of the Mental Health Check-In Podcast, he talks about using both music and humor as a coping mechanism, living up to high expectations, and his search for happiness. Where to find Whyandotte: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/w...
Kevin S. Wilson is a pastor and Tik Tok star who uses social media to share his passion for chai and the tea's connection to a universal spirituality. In this episode, he talks about why he decided to become a pastor, how to make adjustments in the search for inner peace, and understanding/accepting people for who they are beneath the surface. Where to find Kevin: https://linktr.ee/crossculturechristian https://twitter.com/lankanarabian https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...
Sam Gladen is a wrestling writer, best known for his work at Daily DDT and Bell to Belles. He also co-hosts another podcast with JAM called Lapsed Graps. In this episode, he talks about how he stays positive in stressful times, having no regrets, music therapy, and finding professional wrestling as a passion and coping mechanism. Where to find Sam: https://twitter.com/GladencommaSam Where to find Lapsed Graps: https://twitter.com/LapsedGraps https://www.instagram.com/lapsedgraps/ https://www.you...
*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode includes a description of a sexual assault. If that's not something you'd want to hear, please skip this episode. If you or anyone you know is suffering from sexual abuse, please call RAINN's Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 800.656.HOPE (4673). Patches Chance is a writer within the wrestling community, best known for his work at Daily DDT, Dork Side of the Force, and Bell to Belles. He specializes in interviewing people. He's interviewed such...
The Mental Health Check-In Podcast hopes to spread awareness about mental health through in depth conversations with guests about recovering from traumas, coping with stress, and how to respond when confronted by difficult situations. Ultimately, this is a podcast about healing. Let's all heal together. Scott Millington is a photographer and model working out of Detroit, Michigan. In front of the camera, he is best known by his onscreen persona, Polly Rocket. As a guest, he expounds on ho...
Episode 4 features Mr. Warren Hayes (podcaster, "Mr. Warren Hayes Show") and Kristen Ashly (journalist, founder of "Bell to Belles"), an engaged couple within the professional wrestling community. Together as guests this episode, they talk about what love is, sacrifice vs. compromise, picking your battles, how to communicate boundaries in a relationship, and how mental health improves while dating someone. Where to find Kristen Ashly: belltobelles.com https://twitter.com/KristenAshly...
This week's guest Monalyse (rapper) talks about journaling, healing through music/poetry, and why the mental health of Black women needs to be taken more seriously. Where to find Monalyse: https://soundcloud.com/themonalyse https://open.spotify.com/artist/4OueFaBxSIJs5Ct59hbFyi https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvMCpj6DzFYCkiFZraZUgFQ https://twitter.com/themonalyse https://www.instagram.com/themonalyse/?hl=en Where to find MHCIP: www.instagram.com/mentalhealthcheckinpod/ twitter.com/...
Guest Megan Fiscus (@megatron.v2.0 on Instagram, photographer/model and yoga instructor) talks about yoga, meditation, the body's connection to the mind, people and things as attachments, and how to respond in difficult conversations in relationships. Where to find Megan: https://www.instagram.com/megatron.v2.0/ https://www.modelmegatron.com/ https://onlyfans.com/modelmegatron https://www.patreon.com/modelmegatron Where to find MHCIP: https://www.instagram.com/men...
In the first episode of this podcast about mental health and healing, guest Wendy McColm (actress/filmmaker, Birds Without Feathers) talks about affirmations, overcoming depression, ghosting, traumas, and meeting people halfway to maintain friendships. Being a "Perfect" or "GOOD" Person: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE1lb... Where to find Wendy: https://twitter.com/wendymccolm https://www.youtube.com/user/wendymcc... https://www.instagram.com/wendymccolm/ ht...
