Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast

Sandtrice Russell
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The Self-Aware and F****d Up Podcast™ is a candid and humorous exploration of self-improvement, mental health, and navigating the complexities of life. Hosted by Sandtrice D. Russell (Tree the LPC), the podcast offers a fresh perspective on personal growth, embracing imperfections, and finding humor in the messiness of life's challenges. Each episode dives into real and raw conversations about topics that resonate with many. With its mix of heartfelt moments, laugh-out-loud anecdotes, and valuable insights this podcast offers a refreshing take on self-help and personal development.

  1. 10/01/2025

    Seasonal Depression is Real: Causes, Symptoms, and Coping Strategies with Tree the LPC

    In this episode of The Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast,host Tree the LPC gets real about her personal experience with depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)—a form of depression that comes and goes with the seasons. Tree shares how she first recognized the signs in her own life,what it feels like to live through seasonal depression, and why so many people quietly struggle with it without even realizing it has a name. With her signature mix of humor and honesty, Tree breaksdown the causes of SAD, from shorter days and lack of sunlight to shifts in brain chemistry. She also highlights the common signs and symptoms to watch for, including low energy, oversleeping, mood changes, and carb cravings thatgo way beyond “winter blues.” Most importantly, Tree shares practical treatment options and coping skills—from light therapy and routine-building to grounding practices, social connection, and her own real-life hacks for surviving thedark months. If you’ve ever noticed your mood drop when the seasons change, or wondered why you feel “off” every winter, this episode will help you put the pieces together and remind you that you’re not alone in the struggle. Connect with Tree Website: www.uniquedestiny.org Website: www.mindingmyownmentalhealth.com FB: www.facebook.com/treethelpc IG: www.instagram.com/treethelpc TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@treethelpc To purchase the Minding my Own Mental HealthJournal and other Unique Destiny Merch visit UniqueDestiny.org/shop  This podcast is not a substitute for therapy. #SeasonalAffectiveDisorder #SADAwareness #SeasonalDepression #WinterDepression #SeasonalMoodDisorder

    21 min

  2. 09/24/2025

    My EMDR Therapy Journey: Healing Grief and Trauma After Losing My Dad with Sandtrice Russell

    In this episode of The Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) gets raw and unfiltered about her personal journey with EMDR therapy and the emotional challenges that come with healing. She shares what it’s really like to sit in the therapy chair, the breakthroughs and breakdowns along the way, and how self-awareness doesn’t mean you’ve got it all figured out. Tree explores one of the most personal chapters of herhealing journey—navigating grief after losing her father and how EMDR therapy has been helping her process the weight of it all. She breaks down what EMDR actually feels like, from the awkward eye movements to the unexpected waves of emotion that come up when your brain finally lets old memories resurface. With her signature mix of humor and honesty, she shares the messy reality of working through trauma and grief while still trying to live, love, and not completely lose your shit. This episode is part raw reflection, part inside look attrauma therapy, and part love letter to anyone who’s lost someone and wondered how the hell you’re supposed to heal. Tree reminds listeners that self-awareness doesn’t erase pain—it just gives you new ways to face it. In this episode, Tree shares:• What EMDR therapy is and how it works in real life• Her journey of processing the grief of losing her father• The breakthroughs, resistance, and “WTF moments” that come with trauma work• How being both a therapist and a grieving daughter shaped her healing processes• The reminder that healing is never linear, and it’s okay to still feel f**ked up sometimes If you’ve been curious about EMDR, coping with grief, or simply navigating the messy space between healing and hurting, this episode offers raw truth, relatability, and hope.Connect with Tree Website: www.uniquedestiny.org Website: www.mindingmyownmentalhealth.com FB: www.facebook.com/treethelpc IG: www.instagram.com/treethelpc TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@treethelpc To purchase the Minding my Own Mental HealthJournal and other Unique Destiny Merch visit UniqueDestiny.org/shop This podcast is not a substitute for therapy. #EMDRTherapy #TraumaTherapy #InnerHealing #TraumaRecovery #TherapyJourney#GriefJourney #HealingAfterLoss #GriefAndHealing #LifeAfterLoss #GriefSupport

    34 min

  3. 09/17/2025

    From Disconnection to Reconnection: : K. Noel Jordan on Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, and Faith

    In this raw and revealing episode of The Self-Aware &F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) sits down with K. Noel Jordan—author, speaker, and host of the Relentless Conversations Podcast—for a conversation that cuts through the polished version of self-help and gets into the messy middle of growth. K. Noel opens up about the struggle of motivating otherswhile wrestling with his own internal battles. He shares how isolation became a tool for clarity, allowing him to place people in the right categories in his life, and how developing emotional intelligence helped him respond with less ego. Most powerfully, K. Noel discusses his journey oftransforming his inner saboteur “Krazy K” into King K. Noel—a shift rooted in self-awareness, humility, and faith. He reflects on disconnecting from God through life’s challenges and the lessons he learned while finding his wayback. Tree the LPC also gets personal about her own struggles with motivation, including moments where she considered stepping away from the podcast due to lack of engagement, proving that even leaders, healers, and motivators have their f**ked up days too. This episode is for anyone caught between who they’ve beenand who they’re becoming—reminding us all that growth is relentless, but so is grace. Connect with K. Noel: Website: https://www.relentlessmotivationalgroup.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/knoelmotivates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@knoelmotivates IG: https://www.instagram.com/knoelmotivates TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@knoelmotivates For more information on Tree the LPC visit https://linktr.ee/TreetheLPC or the UniqueDestiny.org website. Also, be sure to follow @treethelpc on all social media platforms.   To purchase the Minding my Own Mental HealthJournal and other Unique Destiny Merch visit UniqueDestiny.org/shop   This podcast is not a substitute for therapy. #SelfAwareAndFuckedUp #KNoelJordan #RelentlessMotivator#MotivationStruggles #PersonalGrowthJourney #EgoWork #EmotionalIntelligence#FaithAndHealing #SpiritualJourney #InnerSaboteur #TreeTheLPC

    43 min

  4. 09/10/2025

    Breaking Generational Curses: Marquis “Red” Jackson on Fatherhood, Mental Health, and Turning Pain Into Purpose

    In this powerful episode of The Self-Aware & F**kedUp Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) sits down with Marquis “Red” Jackson—author, poet, mentor, and speaker—for a raw conversation aboutsurvival, healing, and rewriting your story. Marquis opens up about his childhood growing up with amother battling drug addiction, the pain of being hospitalized for suicidal ideations, and receiving diagnoses of depression and bipolar disorder. He shares how he transformed his struggles into art by turning poetry about hischallenges into a moving series of short stories designed to help others expand their lens on life. Now a devoted husband, father, and leader, Marquis talksabout breaking generational curses, leading without ego, and finding strength in vulnerability. Tree also reflects on her own experiences, reminding us that being a product of your environment doesn’t have to define you—it can refineyou. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt broken by theirpast but still believes in the possibility of healing, legacy, and love. Connect with Red: Subscribe to Red’s Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/0laJ9F Purchase his Book: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Boyz-Men-Transparency-Triumph/dp/1737748347 IG: instagram.com/redinspires TikTok: tiktok.com/@redinspires For more information on Tree the LPC visit https://linktr.ee/TreetheLPC or the UniqueDestiny.org website. Also be sure to follow @treethelpc on all social media platforms. To purchase the Minding my Own Mental HealthJournal and other Unique Destiny Merch visit UniqueDestiny.org/shop This podcast is not a substitute for therapy. #BreakingGenerationalCurses #SelfAwareAndFuckedUp #MarquisRedJackson#ChildhoodTrauma #MentalHealthAwareness #PoetryHeals #DepressionRecovery#BipolarDisorderAwareness #HealingJourney #FatherhoodLegacy #TreeTheLPC

    43 min

  5. 09/03/2025

    Surviving Childhood Trauma: Jamie Hughes on Abuse, Grief & Recovery

    In this powerful and deeply vulnerable episode of TheSelf Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) sits down with Jamie Hughes—social psychologist, trauma recovery coach, and author—to unpack the lasting impact of childhood trauma on the brain. Jamie shares his personal story of losing his mother at justeight years old and being forced to live with a father he had never met until her death. In the midst of grieving, he endured emotional abuse for expressing his pain, leading to years of internalized shame and being labeled a “bad child.” His journey of survival and self-discovery ultimately led him into the field of mental health, where social psychology not only gave him the tools to understand his trauma—it saved his life. Tree also opens up about her own struggles with grief andtrauma after losing her father, and how beginning EMDR therapy became a turning point in her healing. Together, she and Jamie explore how unprocessed trauma can shape behavior, why children are often misunderstood in their pain,and what it takes to finally break free from the labels of the past. This episode is both an honest reflection and a roadmap foranyone navigating the lifelong effects of trauma while searching for understanding, compassion, and healing. Connect with Jamie: Website: beacons.ai/managing_mental_health IG: instagram.com/managing.mental.health TikTok: tiktok.com/@managingmentalhealth For more information on Tree the LPC visit https://linktr.ee/TreetheLPC or the UniqueDestiny.org website. Also be sure to follow @treethelpc on all social media platforms. To purchase the Minding my Own Mental HealthJournal and other Unique Destiny Merch visit UniqueDestiny.org/shop   This podcast is not a substitute for therapy.

    42 min

  6. 08/27/2025

    Superwoman is Tired: Marcia R. Blane on Anger, Exhaustion & Emotional Healing

    In this deeply honest episode of The Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) sits down with Marcia R. Blane, LPC—licensed professional counselor, certified hypnotherapist, owner of Peculiar One Counseling, and host of the Authentically Peculiar with Marciapodcast—for a powerful conversation about Black women, anger, and the myth of the Superwoman. Tree opens up about reaching her own breaking point—snapping under pressure, walking away from work, and realizing her anger was more than just a reaction—it was asignal. Marcia offers expert insight into how the pressure to always "hold it down" leads to chronic burnout, emotional suppression, and mental fatigue. Together, they dismantle the cultural conditioning that tells Black women they must be everything to everyone—at the cost of their own wellness. Marcia shares the signs that you’re headed for burnout (or already there), the hidden ways people-pleasing shows up, and how to begin the journey back to yourauthentic, rested, and emotionally honest self. This episode is a must-listen for every Black woman who’s been told she’s too strong to break and too angry to be heard. Connect with Marcia Website: www.marciablane.com Website: www.peculiar1.com IG: www.instagram.com/authenticallypeculiarmarciab TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@peculiar1mrb For more information on Tree the LPC visit https://linktr.ee/TreetheLPC or the UniqueDestiny.org website. Also be sure to follow @treethelpc on all social media platforms. To purchase the Minding my Own Mental HealthJournal and other Unique Destiny Merch visit UniqueDestiny.org/shop   This podcast is not a substitute for therapy.

    43 min

  7. 08/20/2025

    Faith, Fame & Fake Friends: Princess Banks on Chasing Dreams & Finding Realness in Atlanta

    In this inspiring and unfiltered episode of The Self-Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree theLPC) sits down with media correspondent, red carpet host, and event curator Princess Banks for a raw conversation about the highs, lows, and healing that come with chasing your purpose. Princess opens up about her leap of faith to Atlanta, howshe built a thriving career with BET+, TVOne, and DishNation, and the personal sacrifices that came with success, including the heartbreak of losing a lifelong friendship and navigating fake connections in a city that often feels more performative than personal. From being used for celebrity access to staying grounded inher spiritual calling, Princess keeps it real about the emotional toll of being the “go-to girl” while secretly needing a safe space of her own. If you’ve ever felt lonely in a crowd, been burned by people you trusted, or are balancingvisibility with vulnerability, this episode is for you. Connect with Princess: https://www.instagram.com/stylishqueenp https://princessbanks.my.canva.site For more information on Tree the LPC visit https://linktr.ee/TreetheLPC or the UniqueDestiny.org website. Also be sure to follow @treethelpc on all social media platforms. To purchase the Minding my Own Mental HealthJournal and other Unique Destiny Merch visit UniqueDestiny.org/shop This podcast is not a substitute for therapy. #SelfAwarePodcast #PrincessBanks #FaithAndFame #FakeFriends #BlackGirlHealing#WomenInMedia #BETHost #AtlantaCreatives #TreeTheLPC #RedCarpetRealness #HealingInPublic

    34 min

  8. 08/13/2025

    Bipolar, Boundaries & Burnout: Donnisha Lavigne on Balancing Mental Health as a Helping Professional

    In this eye-opening and hilariously honest episode of TheSelf-Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) sits down with licensed professional counselor and Clinical-Ish founder, Donnisha Lavigne, to explore the raw reality of navigating mental health as a mental health professional. Donnisha shares her powerful story of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder after grad school, surviving hospitalization, job instability, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with being both the client and the clinician. With refreshing vulnerability and a dash of dark humor, she opens up about her healing journey and how she’s now helping other therapists, counselors, and professionals hold space for themselves while holding space for others. If you've ever felt like the “healer who needs healing,” this episode will speak to your soul and make you laugh through the chaos. Connect with Donnisha: https://www.clinical-ish.com https://www.instagram.com/clinical_ish https://www.youtube.com/@clinical_ish https://www.tiktok.com/@clinical_ish For more information on Tree the LPC visit https://linktr.ee/TreetheLPC or the UniqueDestiny.org website. Also be sure to follow @treethelpc on all social media platforms. To purchase the Minding my Own Mental HealthJournal and other Unique Destiny Merch visit UniqueDestiny.org/shop This podcast is not a substitute for therapy. #SelfAwarePodcast #BipolarDisorder #MentalHealthProfessionals #BlackTherapists#ClinicalIsh #TherapistBurnout #HealingProfessionals #MentalHealthAwareness#TreeTheLPC #TherapistsNeedTherapyToo

    38 min
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The Self-Aware and F****d Up Podcast™ is a candid and humorous exploration of self-improvement, mental health, and navigating the complexities of life. Hosted by Sandtrice D. Russell (Tree the LPC), the podcast offers a fresh perspective on personal growth, embracing imperfections, and finding humor in the messiness of life's challenges. Each episode dives into real and raw conversations about topics that resonate with many. With its mix of heartfelt moments, laugh-out-loud anecdotes, and valuable insights this podcast offers a refreshing take on self-help and personal development.

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  • Creator
    Sandtrice Russell
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sandtrice Russell