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navigating mental health recovery can be scary at first, but both rachel and I have found power in labels. in today’s episode, I’m joined with rachel (@rachelc1ark) to talk about our parallel recovery journeys, practices with being present, and concrete actions we recommend for you.
[video available on spotify]
(0:38) who is rachelc1ark?
(1:30) when was the last time you asked for help?
(3:16) rachel’s journey with labels and diagnoses
(7:13) neurodivergence and mental health
(9:16) a piece of advice for your younger self
(16:06) connecting with others on social media
(28:31) concrete tips: finding a why and getting uncomfortable
find katie elsewhere:
instagram: http://instagram.com/katie.eu
podcast instagram: http://instagram.com/solidaritypod
links: http://beacons.ai/katie.eu/
find rachel elsewhere:
instagram: http://instagram.com/rachelc1ark
podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pfQmllRUDkQSGSFjlJGD1?si=OJWWCFmPQ_2qvtPBPQOF9w&nd=1&dlsi=f5599597b6504b95
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rachelc1ark_

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in today’s episode, I’m flying solo and talking all things dating, recovery, and self improvement in your 20s. I call this my recorded therapy session.



(2:22) not reaching your goals & feeling :/

(7:13) my experience with dating in my 20s

(18:09) balancing content creation with life

(23:14) why recovery NEEDS to be your life for a bit

(27:06) finding your passion in life

(30:57) my gratitude list (i cannot count)

(36:35) self improvement 101 — my actionable steps


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when your mental illness isn’t your whole life anymore, who are you? after struggling for years and posting her journey on instagram through ‘the exposure diaries’ series, ro mitchell might have some answers. in today’s episode, I’m joined with ro (@romitchell) to talk about finding our identities (and personalities!), opportunities we’ve gotten through sharing our story, and a deep dive into ro’s journey with exposure therapy.

[video available on spotify]



(1:03) who is romitchell?

(3:59) 3 tips for overcoming fears

(9:00) when your mental health isn’t your whole life anymore…

(18:32) graded exposure therapy explained

(27:49) finding yourself after recovery

(34:43) being open with your mental health online (+ opportunities)



find katie elsewhere:
instagram: http://instagram.com/katie.eu

podcast instagram: http://instagram.com/solidaritypod

links: http://beacons.ai/katie.eu/



find ro elsewhere:

instagram: http://instagram.com/romitchell

tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@romitchell

threads: https://www.threads.net/@romitchell

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoMitchell


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with a new tiktok trend popping up every minute (sea moss, red light therapy, oil pulling, etc), how do we know what is actually going to change our life? in today’s episode, I’m joined with cami (@wellbycami) to talk all things andrew huberman, financial literacy 101, and biohacking.

*the financial advice given throughout this episode should not be taken in replacement of a financial advisor. please do your own research before investing or opening up accounts. cami and I are both from the US so our financial knowledge is relevant for americans only!

[video available on spotify]

(1:24) who is wellbycami?

(2:48) when was the last time you asked for help?

(4:45) ins and outs for 2024

(8:57) financial wellness, step by step

(29:32) biohacking tips — to do lists, morning routines, and dopamine hits

find katie elsewhere:
instagram: http://instagram.com/katie.eu

podcast instagram: http://instagram.com/solidaritypod

links: http://beacons.ai/katie.eu/

find cami elsewhere:

instagram: http://instagram.com/wellbycami

links: https://hoo.be/camillia

budget tracker: currently expired but will update if anything changes


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when we are our biggest bullies, how do we view ourselves through a lens of kindness? in today’s episode, I’m joined with mike pridgen (@mikeneedsaplan) to talk about the importance of mindset, how we should celebrate our achievements, and why asking for help shouldn’t be so scary.

[video available on spotify]



(0:50) who is mikeneedsaplan?

(1:47) when was the last time you asked for help?

(5:59) why being kind to yourself can be so hard

(21:09) actionable step towards implementing that mindset

(28:52) why we are our best bullies

(36:10) treating yourself like you’re a person you love

(46:41) just watch the video :’)



find katie elsewhere:
instagram: http://instagram.com/katie.eu

podcast instagram: http://instagram.com/solidaritypod

links: http://beacons.ai/katie.eu/



find mike elsewhere:

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeneedsaplan/

the biggest fellas podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCnnQJZYoms&ab_channel=TheBigFellas

links: https://linktr.ee/mikepridgen


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we can do it all and then some, but should we always strive for that level of hyperproductivity? in today’s episode, I’m joined with dr. noam raiter (@noamraiter) to talk about the trap of productivity, what balance should actually mean, and healthier mindsets around hustle culture.

[video available on spotify]

(1:09) who is noamraiter?

(2:46) when was the last time you asked for help?

(4:17) you can do it all, including balancing your life

(12:23) unproductive hobbies are actually productive ?!

(26:06) stop taking advice from anyone

(31:46) “if we aren’t productive, what are we doing?”

(36:01) quality over quantity — and gently calling yourself out

find katie elsewhere:
instagram: http://instagram.com/katie.eu

podcast instagram: http://instagram.com/solidaritypod

links: http://beacons.ai/katie.eu/

find noam elsewhere:

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noamraiter/

You Are Not “Too Busy” Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/2JVmIAGS6ZZvZdP3G3s44u?si=8c0651efe95e4e41)

links: https://bio.site/noamraiter


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