Healthy Illness

Finding Strength in Vulnerability: Facing Grief, Loss & Disability Head-On

Ep. 74 Kelly Marie is faced with a sense of loss she can't quite identify. As she attempts to process her emotions, she realizes she must confront the possibility of long-term disability after back surgery and the weight of being black in America on the anniversary of the May 14th massacre in Buffalo, NY. The episode ends with Kelly searching for a path forward, leaving the audience with a question: how will she navigate this difficult journey?
As someone who has experienced the challenges of living with a disability, I know how emotionally taxing it can be. Through my own experiences, I encourage you to find acceptance and joy in even the smallest things and to work through their emotions to reach a place of self-love and growth.
If you or someone you know is struggling with a disability, this episode is a must-listen.
Grasp the essentials of processing grief and loss connected to disabilities.
Tackle fears surrounding paralysis and enduring disabilities.
Confront the societal difficulties encountered by Black people in America.
Uncover delight in small experiences while managing emotional ups and downs.
Learn to cope with loneliness while preparing for upcoming life events.
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Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC
IG @thefrontseatlife FB @thefrontseatlife Email FrontSeatLife@gmail.com 
Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros IG @Jazzytonair 
 
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Key Moments in this Episode 
00:00:01 - Processing Sense of Loss, 00:03:46 - Identifying Emotions, 00:07:17 - Weighed Down, 00:10:27 - Finding Joy, 00:12:51 - Lessons Learned,
 
 

Death to the Mean Girl: Radical Self-Care is the Antidote for Toxic Work Environments

Ep. 73 How do we get rid of the mean girl persona? How do we become better people in the workplace and amongst our friends and family? How do we become unified as human beings living this life? We start with self-care.
Mean Girls exist because there are issues that need to be addressed within each and every one of us. Everyone has issues. These types of mean girl dynamics exist because we have not addressed our issues.
One of the things many of us have not addressed is the roles that people have in our lives. We are sometimes surrounded by people that shouldn't be in our sphere or if they are supposed to be there, we put them in the wrong place which causes us to be out of alignment. Self-care can look like putting people in the right place. Self-care can look like removing people from ours sphere of influence. It is understanding where someone should be and what place they should occupy in your life.  
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Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC
IG @thefrontseatlife FB @thefrontseatlife Email FrontSeatLife@gmail.com 
Produced & edited by Jazzy T IG @Jazzytonair 
 
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7 Journaling Strategies for Self-Improvement

 Ep. 72  Journaling is a powerful tool and can be really effective in assisting you with your mental health. It’s a popular tool used in DBT for emotional regulation. In this episode Coach Kelly Marie shares seven simple steps to help get your thoughts out of your head and onto the paper. 
Whether you keep a daily journal or simply jot down notes to yourself when ideas come, this technique can have a powerful impact on your journey to better relationships with yourself & others.
Write quickly and passionately. Let the ideas flow onto the paper without dwelling on one thing for too long. Don’t worry about grammar or spelling. The goal is to get the words out!
 
Write consistently. You may not be an everyday writer, but having a routine to keep your journal flowing is a great strategy. When you write on a daily or weekly basis, you'll find a greater consistency to your thoughts and reflections. It can also be used to track any cycles or patterns of thought or actions in your life.
 
Set goals and reflect on them. Outline your most important self-improvement goals when you begin your journaling experience. Reflect on them often to determine whether or not you're taking active steps toward achieving them.
 
Be honest. You’re talking to you! You can be completely honest in your journal because no one else will read it but you. 
If having a written journal scares you or if you are unsure if your thoughts will remain private, you can write and release! Write down your thoughts and rip up the page after you’re done. You can also try and take a picture of your journal entry and store it in a secure folder on your phone or in the cloud. 
Ask yourself tough questions. This is all about you building healthier relationships. Easy questions are easy to answer. Asking yourself the tough questions can aid significantly in the reflection process. 
 
Refer back to your past entries. When you have a bad day, look at your positive writing to ease your thoughts. When you feel lost or unsure about yourself, look back over your goals and insights to find guidance.
 
Choose a journal that's right for you. Select a journal that resonates within you, something that you feel comfortable and confident writing in. You can purchase a journal from a bookstore, create your own, use an app or simply collect loose pages in a binder. The right journal for you will inspire you to use it.
Credits
Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC
IG @thefrontseatlife FB @thefrontseatlife Email FrontSeatLife@gmail.com 
Produced & edited by Jazzy T IG @Jazzytonair 
 
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DBT and Me: Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Action

Ep. 71 See DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy in action! DBT is a therapy used to treat people with Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, and Generalized Anxiety. DBT helps to reprogram your brain by focusing on today and making better decisions based on the information at hand. It also helps with emotional regulation, which is something I have been working on. 
DBT can be used at any point to help me practice mindfulness, manage my emotions and respond to a situation. It is not just one thing. It's a method of processing information and developing tools that work best for me.
To help with this, I have been using a workbook that helps me unpack events that provoke a strong emotional response. The worksheets help me identify the why's of my feelings without judgement allowing me a safe place to develop healthier reactions.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
The importance of having a guide to assist with understanding emotional regulation.
What "tools" look like and how to implement DBT techniques.
Learn first-hand how I use DBT when I have an overwhelming emotional reaction during the podcast.
 
Credits
Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC
IG @thefrontseatlife FB @thefrontseatlife Email FrontSeatLife@gmail.com 
Produced & edited by Jazzy T IG @Jazzytonair 
 
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Resources 
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical DBT Exercises for Learning Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, ... (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook)
Author: Matthew McKay, PhD, is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. He has authored and coauthored numerous books, including The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, Self-Esteem, Thoughts and Feelings, When Anger Hurts, and ACT on Life Not on Anger. His books combined have sold more than 2.5 million copies. McKay received his PhD in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. In private practice, he specializes in the cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety and depression.
 
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#DBT: A New Therapy Tool That Helps Me Understand Emotions

Ep. 70 Discover the power of emotional regulation to build better relationships with yourself and others with DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
DBT is a therapy used to treat people with Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, and Generalized Anxiety. DBT helps to reprogram your brain by focusing on today and making better decisions based on the information at hand. It also helps with emotional regulation, which is something I have been working on. 
 
"Giving yourself that time to pause, to do that mental work, may take time to get to that place. Many folks are quick to respond, quick to have that instantaneous reaction in that 5 seconds to pause. Pausing saves lives and relationships, and we're all about building better relationships."
 
To help with this, I have been using a workbook that helps to break down emotions into different buckets, and to identify the emotions associated with traumatic events or with life in general. It helps me to pause and think before reacting, and it gives me a way to process the emotions I'm feeling. 
 
In this episode, you will learn the following:
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy and how can it help with mental health conditions?
How can understanding emotions help reprogram the brain and build better relationships with yourself?
What is the process of emotional regulation and how can it help with trauma recovery?
 
Credits
Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC
IG @thefrontseatlife FB @thefrontseatlife Email FrontSeatLife@gmail.com 
Produced & edited by Jazzy T IG @Jazzytonair 
 
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Resources 
DBT® Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets
Author: Marsha M. Linehan, an American psychologist and author. She is the creator of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a type of psychotherapy that combines behavioral science with Zen concepts like acceptance and mindfulness.
 
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What is a Mental Health Condition vs Illness?

Ep. 69 What's the difference between a mental health condition and a mental illness? A mental health illness has to be diagnosed by a licensed mental health professional or other medical professional. A person cannot diagnose themselves with a mental illness. However, a mental health condition is really any moment in time that someone is dealing with the effects of lower mental health status.
One in five Americans will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. This includes things like grief, bouts of sadness.  Examples of mental health illnesses that I personally have been diagnosed with include major depression and bipolar disorder. The great thing is that healing is possible and anyone can begin their recovery journey when they're ready.
Credits
Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC
IG @thefrontseatlife FB @thefrontseatlife Email FrontSeatLife@gmail.com 
Produced & edited by Jazzy T IG @Jazzytonair 
 
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