What Helps You? — Lets Talk Fun for Mental Health🎙️

Käshavíyah Buckley
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Life is messy — and your therapist is on vacation. So… what the hell do you do now? Probably what the rest of us do every day. Call a friend. Go to the movies alone. Take a random day trip to a small town. Go dancing. Go raving. Run a 5K. Throw a dinner party. Get way too competitive at trivia night. Book the flight. Buy the concert tickets. Stay out until 3 a.m. Laugh until your stomach hurts. Drink whiskey off somebody's belly button. Hell, I don't know. Have some FUN. Because mental health doesn't only exist when we're sitting across from our therapists. Mental health happens while we're out there actually living. And that's where What Helps You? lives. What's up, guys? I'm Käshavíyah. I won't be diagnosing you, treating you, or telling you how to fix your life. Truth be told, I need someone to fix mine. What I want to know is much more interesting: What do you do for fun that's good for your mental health? I talk to ordinary people about the things they genuinely love doing — their hobbies, adventures, random obsessions, favorite places, relationships, traditions, wild stories, simple pleasures, and some of the best moments of their lives. Maybe you garden. Maybe you travel. Maybe you paint tiny figurines in your basement. Maybe you disappear into the woods every Saturday. Maybe you dance until sunrise. Maybe your idea of a perfect Thursday night is takeout, a terrible movie, and absolutely nobody bothering you. I want to hear about it. Because taking care of ourselves isn't always deep. Sometimes it's ridiculous. Sometimes it's spontaneous. Sometimes it's a little reckless. Sometimes it's doing absolutely nothing. And sometimes it's just having a really f*****g good time. So I ask one simple question: What's your fun for mental health? I need to be okay. You need to be okay. And we all need to have a little fun. Let's figure out how to be okay and have fun together. This is What Helps You? — Let's Talk Fun for Mental Health. Welcome to the fray! IG: @kashaviyahb

Episodes

  1. Jul 22

    Journaling | E7 : The Receipts of My Becoming ⭐

    There was a time when the only person I had to talk to was the blank page in front of me. After my relationship ended while I was in Europe, I came home early carrying more heartbreak than luggage. I felt lonely, lost, and overwhelmed by everything I couldn't say out loud. So I started journaling—not because I knew what I was doing, but because I needed somewhere for all of it to go. What began as an outlet became one of the most meaningful habits of my life. My journals became the receipts of my becoming: proof of the person I was, the pain I survived, and the life I slowly built afterward. In this episode, I share how journaling transformed my mental health, why it's become a daily practice, and how you can begin your own journey—one page at a time. Support the show

  2. Apr 11

    The Queer Shelf Book Club E2 | “A Dash of Salt & Pepper” – Pride, Love & Vulnerability 📚

    In this episode of The Queer Shelf Book Club, we’re diving into A Dash of Salt & Pepper by Kosoko Jackson. This story goes beyond romance and into something more layered—exploring identity, pride, vulnerability, and what it means to be truly seen.  Through Xavier and Logan, we unpack the tension between who we present ourselves to be and who we actually are… and how love has a way of challenging both. This conversation touches on emotional honesty, ego, connection, and the work it takes to choose someone—not just when it’s easy, but when it requires growth. And yes… I had a few very strong reactions along the way. Cheers!  Support the show

  3. Mar 3

    E6 | A Bad Bitch with Principles 🌻 (with Matt Gagnon)

    In this episode of What Helps You?, I sit down with my personal trainer turned close friend, Matt Gagnon, for a conversation that’s equal parts chaotic, philosophical, and unexpectedly profound. From wild Cinco de Mayo stories to reflections on resilience and losing the only dream you ever had, this episode moves seamlessly between laughter and life lessons. Matt opens up about growing up as the minority in his school, losing his hockey career to injury, navigating reckless seasons of life, and the mindset shift that ultimately grounded him: appreciation. Together, we unpack what it means to make instantaneous versus situational choices, how character is built through discomfort, and why sometimes getting “punched in the face” is part of the shift that shapes us into who we’re meant to become.  Buckle Up & Welcome to the Fray! Support the show

  4. Jan 31

    E5: 🌻 "The Day Trip - An Hour and a Half from Living" 🎙️

    An hour and a half. A change of scenery. A reminder that my life isn’t on pause. In this episode, I talk about falling in love with day trips — the kind that don’t require plane tickets, packed itineraries, or big plans. I share how small adventures, good friends, and a little novelty helped me step out of routine and back into living. If life has been feeling a little stuck, this might be your sign to pick a direction, call a friend, and go touch grass — literally. Support the show

  5. Jan 8

    The Queer Shelf Book Club E1 | "Blessings" - A Novel 📚

    In this Queer Shelf Book Club episode, we discuss Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh — a tender, heartbreaking novel about queer love, survival, and longing in a world that makes softness dangerous. Through excerpts and reflection, we explore Obiefuna’s journey from boyhood to adulthood, first love and chosen family, and what it means to love openly when safety is never guaranteed. Blessings asks a simple, devastating question: Is it better to have loved and lost — or never have loved at all? Support the show

  6. 11/25/2025

    E4: 🌻 The Cabin Trip — "A Love Letter to Friendship" 🎙️

    In this episode, I’m taking you back to the cabin — the spontaneous trip that turned four friends into a family. This is a love letter to the people who steady us, lift us, and make adulthood feel a little less lonely. A story about laughter, belonging, and the kind of friendship that becomes part of your mental health scaffolding. Settle in. This one’s for the people who help you feel like home 🌻. Support the show

  7. 11/04/2025

    E3: 🌻 “When the Body Feels Like Home: Zach on Safety, Stillness, and Showing Up Whole”🎙️

    A quiet conversation about what it means to feel safe in your own body. Zach shares how yoga became his daily checkpoint—showing up whole, one breath at a time. Follow Zach on IG @thezacharyan Support the show

  8. 10/18/2025

    E2: 🌻 — Romanticizing Life "Baths, Letting Go & Calm with Aida"🎙️

    In this episode, Aida (IG: @aidakhalv) reminds us that healing doesn’t always look like big breakthroughs — sometimes it’s as simple as drawing a bath, lighting a candle, and giving yourself permission to exhale. We talk about the art of romanticizing the everyday, the power of letting go, and what it means to protect your peace when life feels out of control. This one’s for anyone learning to slow down, soften, and find calm in the ordinary. Support the show

  9. 10/03/2025

    E1: 🌻 Sunflowers – “You Made Me Happy When Skies Were Grey” 🎙️

    Hi everyone — I’m Kashavíyah: a medical student, future psychiatrist, and the host of What Helps You?, a mental health podcast about the small but powerful practices that keep us grounded. In this first episode, I open up about heartbreak, resilience, and the moment sunflowers taught me that beauty can bloom even in broken places. What started as a simple scene outside a Marine Corps chow hall became a lifelong reminder to keep turning toward the light—no matter how heavy life feels. My hope is that this story gives you something gentle to carry into your own life—whether it’s one sunflower in a glass or a whole counter full when your spirit needs lifting. Life can still be beautiful even when it isn’t pretty, and you can stay radiant even in rocky soil. Thank you for being here for the very beginning of What Helps You?. If this resonates, follow along on Instagram @shavie4ever21 , and if you’d like to be a guest, send me a DM. We’re building a community where our shared humanity becomes our healing. Love y’all — and until next time, maybe go get yourself some sunflowers. 🌻 Support the show

  10. Episode 1

    Trailer: 🌻 Sharing Stories, Finding Strength: The Start of What Helps You? 🎙️

    In this introductory episode of What Helps You?, I share why I created the show and what I hope it becomes. I’m Kashaviyah and I believe mental health is shaped just as much by our everyday practices as it is by therapy. Here, I’ll talk with real people about the small and big things that keep us grounded—how we found them, how we use them, and how they help. I want this to be an open, judgment-free space where your story matters, because what helps you might help someone else. New episodes drop every 1–2 weeks. If you’d like to share your story, DM me on IG @shavie4ever21  or email Kahsavyahbuckley@gmail.com 🌻🫶🏾 Support the show

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Life is messy — and your therapist is on vacation. So… what the hell do you do now? Probably what the rest of us do every day. Call a friend. Go to the movies alone. Take a random day trip to a small town. Go dancing. Go raving. Run a 5K. Throw a dinner party. Get way too competitive at trivia night. Book the flight. Buy the concert tickets. Stay out until 3 a.m. Laugh until your stomach hurts. Drink whiskey off somebody's belly button. Hell, I don't know. Have some FUN. Because mental health doesn't only exist when we're sitting across from our therapists. Mental health happens while we're out there actually living. And that's where What Helps You? lives. What's up, guys? I'm Käshavíyah. I won't be diagnosing you, treating you, or telling you how to fix your life. Truth be told, I need someone to fix mine. What I want to know is much more interesting: What do you do for fun that's good for your mental health? I talk to ordinary people about the things they genuinely love doing — their hobbies, adventures, random obsessions, favorite places, relationships, traditions, wild stories, simple pleasures, and some of the best moments of their lives. Maybe you garden. Maybe you travel. Maybe you paint tiny figurines in your basement. Maybe you disappear into the woods every Saturday. Maybe you dance until sunrise. Maybe your idea of a perfect Thursday night is takeout, a terrible movie, and absolutely nobody bothering you. I want to hear about it. Because taking care of ourselves isn't always deep. Sometimes it's ridiculous. Sometimes it's spontaneous. Sometimes it's a little reckless. Sometimes it's doing absolutely nothing. And sometimes it's just having a really f*****g good time. So I ask one simple question: What's your fun for mental health? I need to be okay. You need to be okay. And we all need to have a little fun. Let's figure out how to be okay and have fun together. This is What Helps You? — Let's Talk Fun for Mental Health. Welcome to the fray! IG: @kashaviyahb

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