You're Normal Blake Russell

Robert is an adaptive, skeptical, Lionel Messi advocating, often grumpy, anxiety conquering, human being in his early thirties trying his best to follow the path that requires courage.
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We discuss various topics like long distance dating during a global pandemic, anxiety, panic attacks, drugs and alcohol, skepticism, and the English Premiere League.
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Remember that all are welcome on the podcast and all our stories are worth sharing; reach out to me directly if you ever want to be considered for an interview; message me on instagram @yourenormal or email talkaboutnormal@gmail.com.

Issy is an esoteric, sensitive, Brian Wilson and Chris Farley loving, artistic, tarot card reading, human being in her early twenties longing for a deeper understanding of herself, the world around her, and connection to others--living and deceased.  This episode is special given that Issy is a frequent listener of the podcast and I had the pleasure of meeting her merely due to starting this creative project with the aim of connecting people and speaking about the usually unspoken.   Remember that all are welcome on the podcast and all our stories are worth sharing; reach out to me directly if you ever want to be considered for an interview; message me on instagram @yourenormal or email talkaboutnormal@gmail.com.

Courtney is an inquisitive, reflective, pragmatic, gun-loving, human that is one of the most kind and thoughtful people that I've had the privilege of meeting. On paper, our relationship doesn't make sense considering society at large; we come at nearly every significant issue in the world from a different angle, we're thirty years apart, and Courtney has had a more traditional trajectory in his life. In this conversation, we talk about remaining open and speaking respectfully with other humans, gun violence in America, and dating in your 60's. You don't want to miss this conversation.

Amber is a mother, wife, lover, giver, millennial, and the most thoughtful and skilled clinician West of the Mississippi river. In addition, it is super likely that whilst reading the opening sentence, Amber began aggressively singing Meredith Brooks' "I'm a Bitch, I'm a Lover."   In this conversation, Amber and I discuss her history in working various roles within behavioral health, Netflix, trauma responses, Korean horror films, racial disparities, policing in America, and Amber's genuine love for being a mother to her children.

Josh is a Christian, sings beautifully, grills with the best of them, crosses people up on the basketball court, swims and rides his bike for long distances, advocates for the youth in his position at the YMCA, and loves to feed the birds on his front porch. Josh has been living with the challenge of being shorter than most people his entire life; he was never provided with a medical reason from doctors. Since early on, Josh has been an inspiration to those around him because he mastered the art of controlling his mind. In this episode, we talk about struggles with his height, race relations in America, drinking alcohol, exercising, and Josh's faith.

Kevin was told by multiple doctors that they are unsure how he is still alive. Over a decade ago, Kevin sustained a significant motor cycle injury resulting in multiple injuries to his head and torso which required him to be life flighted from the scene of the accident. In this episode, Kevin bravely recounts this experience and sheds light on living life differently after surviving (he still rides motor cycles, of course). In addition to the accident, Kevin discusses his views toward God/religion, shares his experience being a talented athlete in a small town, and discusses his hopes and dreams for life moving forward.