Not A Lonely Coffee Break

Not A Lonely Coffee Break Podcast
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A Podcast about Coffee and Work...but make it Queer

  1. Episode 10: Cheers Queers to Mental Health Month

    May 27

    Episode 10: Cheers Queers to Mental Health Month

    In this episode of Not A Lonely Coffee Break, Maddie and Meaghan wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month with a conversation about workplace wellness, community care, burnout, and navigating life during overwhelming times. From mental health in the workplace to building healthy support systems, they reflect on the importance of slowing down, setting boundaries with technology, finding your people, and giving yourself permission to rest.The episode also includes exciting updates about the podcast joining TikTok, their upcoming appearance at Dallas Pride, and reflections on the incredible conversations and collaborations featured throughout Mental Health Awareness Month — including Camp Haven, Hope’s Door New Beginnings Center, and their mental health tattoo collaboration with TrueSelf Ink. Whether you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, disconnected, or just trying to make it through the current chaos, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone — and that community, connection, and care matter more than ever. #coffee #podcast #queer #lgbtq #dfw #dallas #texas #workplace #selfcare #mindfulness #mentalhealth #workplacewellness 🧡 Let’s keep building this little queer coffee break community, one cup at a time.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!🎙 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube💖 Support us on Patreon for exclusive content! Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and share it with your community! Join the Not A Lonely Coffee Break community and follow us on social media linktr.ee/notalonelycoffeebreak Inquiries for sponsorship or guest spots can be emailed to notalonelycoffeebreak@gmail.com

    36 min
  2. Episode 9: Hope, Safety, and Starting Over featuring Hope's Door New Beginnings Center

    May 14

    Episode 9: Hope, Safety, and Starting Over featuring Hope's Door New Beginnings Center

    In this episode of Not a Lonely Coffee Break, Maddie and Meaghan sit down with Megan Valdez and Tarrah Lantz from Hope's Door New Beginnings Center for an honest and important conversation about domestic violence, survivor support, and the misconceptions that often keep people from understanding the realities survivors face.Together, they unpack some of the biggest myths surrounding domestic violence and discuss why safety planning and survivor-centered care are so important. The conversation also highlights how domestic violence impacts people of all genders, backgrounds, and relationship dynamics, and why culturally sensitive, inclusive support matters.Whether you are learning more for yourself, supporting someone you love, or simply wanting to better understand the realities of domestic violence, this conversation offers insight, empathy, and a practical perspective.💜 If this episode resonates with you, consider supporting organizations like Hope’s Door and sharing this episode to help raise awareness.#DomesticViolenceAwareness #MentalHealth #Podcast #Workplace #DFW #Tattoos #Podcast #Queer #Coffee #LGBTQ #TraumaInformedCare #SocialWork #LGBTQPodcast #CommunitySupport Book your Tattoo to Support Hopes Door!Instagram: @trueselfink, @byanka.randolph, or @boneheartmysticartsTikTok: @trueselfink, @Byanka, or @boneheartmysticartsConnect with Hope's DoorInstagram: @hopesdoor or @hopesdoorresaleFacebook: Hope's Door New Beginning CenterLinkedIn: Hope's Door New Beginning CenterWebsite: hdnbc.org🧡 Let’s keep building this queer coffee break community, one cup at a time.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!🎙 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube💖 Support us on Patreon for exclusive content!Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and share it with your community! Join the Not A Lonely Coffee Break community and follow us on social medialinktr.ee/notalonelycoffeebreakInquiries for sponsorship or guest spots can be emailed to notalonelycoffeebreak@gmail.com

    39 min
  3. Episode 8: Healing Through Ink: How Tattoos Empower and Connect Communities

    Apr 29

    Episode 8: Healing Through Ink: How Tattoos Empower and Connect Communities

    In this episode, Maddie and Meaghan kick off Mental Health Awareness Month with a big announcement: a special tattoo flash collaboration with True Self Ink in Plano, Texas, benefiting Hope’s Door New Beginning Center.They sit down with Byanka and Carly from True Self Ink to talk about tattooing as a form of healing, identity, self-expression, and body autonomy. Together, they explore what it means to create an inclusive tattoo space, how tattoos can support mental health journeys, and why feeling safe, seen, and respected during a tattoo experience matters.From first tattoos and nervous clients to queer identity, workplace visibility, cultural connection, and community care, this conversation is all about reclaiming your story and showing up as your true self.A portion of the proceeds from the Mental Health Awareness Month flash sheet will support Hope’s Door New Beginning Center. Check out the flash designs and book your appointment through the links in our bio.#coffee #podcast #queer #lgbtq #dfw #dallas #texas #workplace #therapy #tattoo #finelinetattoos #trueself #tattooartist #inclusivitymatters #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #lgbtq Connect with TrueSelf Ink, Byanka or Carly: Instagram: @trueselfink, @byanka.randolph, or @boneheartmysticartsTikTok: @trueselfink, @Byanka, or @boneheartmysticarts🧡 Let’s keep building this queer coffee break community, one cup at a time.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!🎙 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube💖 Support us on Patreon for exclusive content!Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and share it with your community! Join the Not A Lonely Coffee Break community and follow us on social medialinktr.ee/notalonelycoffeebreakInquiries for sponsorship or guest spots can be emailed to notalonelycoffeebreak@gmail.com

    37 min
  4. Episode 7: Reimagining Therapy: Beyond Traditional Conversations

    Apr 15

    Episode 7: Reimagining Therapy: Beyond Traditional Conversations

    Join our hosts as they sit down with Amanda Esquivel, founder and lead counselor at Room For Change and Clinical Director at Camp Haven to reimagine how we think about mental health and therapy and the role that mental health plays in navigating workplace stress, trauma, and living our true selves. We also dive into misconceptions about affirming therapy and how vital it is in supporting queer youth. From now until the end of May, join Not a Lonely Coffee Break in supporting Camp Haven by purchasing an item or 2 from their Amazon Wishlist. Your support will help this amazing camp provide safety and encouragement to the youth attending camp this summer, many for the first time, as they true selves! Connect with Room for Change: Instagram: room.for.change or rfc_oaklawnFacebook: Room for ChangeWebsite: www.roomforchange.infoConnect with Camp HavenInstagram: camphaventxWebsite: camphaventexas.orgAmazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/11QMHHSFGAYY2?ref_=wl_share🧡 Let’s keep building this queer coffee break community, one cup at a time.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!🎙 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube💖 Support us on Patreon for exclusive content!Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and share it with your community! Join the Not A Lonely Coffee Break community and follow us on social medialinktr.ee/notalonelycoffeebreakInquiries for sponsorship or guest spots can be emailed to notalonelycoffeebreak@gmail.com

    39 min
  5. Episode 6: Workplace Red Flags We Need to Talk About

    Apr 1

    Episode 6: Workplace Red Flags We Need to Talk About

    Join Maddie and Meaghan for a conversation about workplace red flags, the things people often notice but do not always know how to name. Through personal experiences, stories from different industries, and candid discussions, they explore how workplace culture, communication, expectations, and boundaries can shape how supported or stressed people feel in their jobs. The episode balances humor with honesty while reflecting on what healthy work environments should look like and why trusting your instincts at work matters.#coffee #podcast #queer #lgbtq #dfw #dallas #texas #workplace #redflags #bridgerton #euphoria #labrynth #workplaceculture 🧡 Let’s keep building this little queer coffee break community, one cup at a time.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!🎙 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube💖 Support us on Patreon for exclusive content!Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and share it with your community! Join the Not A Lonely Coffee Break community and follow us on social medialinktr.ee/notalonelycoffeebreakInquiries for sponsorship or guest spots can be emailed to notalonelycoffeebreak@gmail.com

    29 min
  6. Episode 5: Schools, Support, and Parenting Trans Youth in Texas

    Mar 18

    Episode 5: Schools, Support, and Parenting Trans Youth in Texas

    In this episode of Not a Lonely Coffee Break, hosts Maddie and Meaghan sit down with the founder of Parents of Trans Youth, Mandy Giles, to talk about what it means to parent, support, and advocate for transgender and gender-diverse children in today’s social and political climate. Through both personal experience and advocacy work, the conversation explores how families navigate questions, fear, learning, and growth while building affirming environments for their children.The episode also takes an important look at education in Texas from the perspective of a parent of a trans youth, discussing school experiences, what supportive educators can do, and how policy conversations impact real families day to day. Thoughtful, honest, and grounded in lived experience, this conversation highlights the importance of listening, learning, and creating spaces where young people and their families can feel seen and supported.#transkids #parents #teachers #coffee #podcast #school #queer #lgbtq #dfw #dallas #texas #education #advocacy #parentsoftransyouth #nonbinary #educator Connect with Mandy and Parents of Trans Youth: Instagram: @parentsoftransyouth Facebook: Parents of Trans YouthWebsite: www.parentsoftransyouth.com🧡 Let’s keep building this little queer coffee break community, one cup at a time.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!🎙 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube💖 Support us on Patreon for exclusive content!Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and share it with your community! Join the Not A Lonely Coffee Break community and follow us on social medialinktr.ee/notalonelycoffeebreakInquiries for sponsorship or guest spots can be emailed to notalonelycoffeebreak@gmail.com

    36 min
  7. Episode 4: Real Talk: Skunks, Stress, and Speaking Up

    Mar 4

    Episode 4: Real Talk: Skunks, Stress, and Speaking Up

    In this episode of the Not a Lonely Coffee Break podcast, hosts Maddie and Meaghan discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal updates about skunks invading Maddie's home to the challenges of job searching and teaching in today's educational climate. They delve into the complexities of citing social media in academic work, share a listener's email about navigating a toxic work environment as a teacher, and emphasize the importance of advocacy and voting in the current political landscape. The conversation is light-hearted yet insightful, touching on serious issues while maintaining a sense of humor.🎧 Grab your coffee, settle in, and join the conversation.#podcast #queer #LGBTQ #coffee #work #teachers #trans #transkids #education #skunks #jobs #Texas #DFW 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!🎙 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube💖 Support us on Patreon for exclusive content!Follow us on social medialinktr.ee/notalonelycoffeebreakInquiries for sponsorship or guest spots can be emailed to notalonelycoffeebreak@gmail.com

    35 min
  8. Episode 3: From Application to Interview: The Hidden Process with Guest Taylor Elder

    Feb 18

    Episode 3: From Application to Interview: The Hidden Process with Guest Taylor Elder

    In today’s digital hiring world, applying for jobs can feel less like an opportunity and more like shouting into the void. On this episode, we unpack the emotional rollercoaster of job searching. The hosts talk candidly about how job searching has changed over time. What used to be a more human, relationship-based process has evolved into a system often mediated by online platforms, automated filters, and algorithms. Together, they explore why qualified candidates frequently never hear back, and why so many people walk away from applications, wondering what they did wrong.To help demystify the process, they’re joined by Taylor Elder, founder of OptimizedCV and a specialist in industrial-organizational psychology and candidate engagement. Taylor pulls back the curtain on what actually happens after you hit “submit,” explaining how applicant tracking systems (ATS), resume formatting, and job descriptions influence who gets noticed - and who gets filtered out.Whether you’re actively job hunting, considering a career change, or just trying to understand why the process feels so exhausting, this conversation offers reassurance, transparency, and concrete next steps.#jobsearching #resume #hiring #careeradvice #OptimizedCV #interview #jobapplication #podcast #work #employment #queer #lgbtq #coffee #dfw #dallas Connect with Taylor and Optimized CV: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/taylor-elder-maiopLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimized-cv/Website: www.optimizedcv.ai🧡 Let’s keep building this little queer coffee break community, one cup at a time.linktr.ee/notalonelycoffeebreakInquiries for sponsorship or guest spots can be emailed to notalonelycoffeebreak@gmail.com

    39 min
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A Podcast about Coffee and Work...but make it Queer

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  • Creator
    Not A Lonely Coffee Break Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
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