You, Me, Empathy: Sharing Our Mental Health Stories

On Episode 52 of You, Me, Empathy, Danni Starr and I explore what being an empath means, the need for listening and validating the stories of others, and why empathy is the thing that will change the world. For the full show notes, go here! Thanks for listening, and thanks for empathizing with us! Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Leave a review in iTunes. Support the show on Patreon. Get yourself a sweet You, Me, Empathy t-shirt!

On Episode 51 of You, Me, Empathy, How Am I Feeling? creator Julia and I explore the overwhelm of anxiety, how anxiety impacts self-esteem, and how we can better accept and relieve anxiety. Check out the full show notes here. Thanks for listening, and thanks for empathizing with us! Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support the podcast on Patreon. Buy a You, Me, Empathy stocking stuffer! Leave a review in Apple Podcasts (pretty please :D).

On Episode 50 of You, Me, Empathy, Tony the Therapist and I explore the relationship of trauma to addiction, the variability and importance of human resilience, and why addiction is a disease and not a result of moral failure or lack of willpower. Check out the full show notes here. Thanks for listening, and thanks for empathizing with us! Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support the show on Patreon. Leave a review in Apple Podcasts. Get yourself a sweet You, Me, Empathy t-shirt or mug!

On Episode 49 of You, Me, Empathy, Robin McIntosh and I explore alcoholism, the nature of addiction, the control of anorexia and bulimia, and evidence-based recovery. For the full show notes for this episode, go here! Thanks for listening, and thanks for empathizing with us! Subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Get yourself a feely shirt, mug, tote bag, or notebook. Support the show on Patreon. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

On Episode 48 of You, Me, Empathy, Misha Lambert and I explore the mind, body, and spirit connection, self-acceptance, body image, and sharing experiences to bring light to the dark. Thanks for listening, and thanks for empathizing with us! :) For the full show notes and links mentioned during the show, go here. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support the show for as little as $1/month on Patreon. Leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. Get yourself a feely You, Me, Empathy mug, t-shirt, notebook, or tote bag!  

On Episode 47 of You, Me, Empathy, Rebecca Lombardo and I explore what it means to be a mental health advocate, and how we can improve our mental health advocacy through education, listening, loving, and leading with our hearts. For the full show notes, go here. Plus, I'm giving away 3 copies of Rebecca's book, It's Not Your Journey! Look out for an announcement for the giveaway on Instagram and Twitter. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon.  Buy some sweet You, Me, Empathy merch. Leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts.  

On Episode 46 of You, Me, Empathy, Tony the Therapist is back to explore how we coexist with someone who’s struggling, communication and vulnerability in relationships, and being an active participant in your own life. Check out the full show notes here! Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support the show my leaving a review in Apple Podcasts or subscribing on Patreon. Ask a question and be featured on an Ask You, Me, Empathy episode!

On Episode 45 of You, Me, Empathy, it’s a mini-episode all about your cherished empathy experiences. From empathetic pole dancing teachers to flatmates finding the courage to say they don’t know how to deal with your bipolar disorder but are open to learn. It’s an empathy wonderland! Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon! Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Get some You, Me, Empathy merch!

On Episode 44 of You, Me, Empathy, author and speaker Virginia Hunter Sampson and I explore the transformative power of compassion, how living compassionately boosts mental health, and the limits of compassion. For all the links we mentioned during the show, check out the full show notes here! Thanks for listening, and thanks for empathizing with us! Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Leave You, Me, Empathy a review on Apple Podcasts!

On Episode 43 of You, Me, Empathy, Janet Fouts stops by to explore what it means to be a caretaker, the burden we put on ourselves as feely humans, and caring for yourself while caring for others. Explore the full show notes and links we mentioned during the episode here! Thanks to you for listening, and thanks for empathizing with us! Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Join the Patreon. Leave a review in Apple Podcasts! Plus, you can buy your very own You, Me, Empathy merch, including t-shirts, mugs, notebooks, and tote bags!

On Episode 42 of You, Me, Empathy, B.J. Mendelson and I explore the complicated world of self-help, living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and how life changes after a near-death experience. Thanks for listening, and thanks for empathizing with us! For the full show notes, go here. Rate and review You, Me, Empathy in Apple Podcasts! Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon for as little as $1/month! Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

On Episode 41 of You, Me, Empathy, Brian Dunning, creator of Skeptoid, and I explore the relationship between conspiracy theories and mental illness, how humans come to believe conspiracy theories, and how life experiences impact and filter our conspiratorial tendencies. Thanks for listening, and thanks for empathizing with us! For the full show notes, go here. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Facebook community. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe, rate, and review You, Me, Empathy in Apple Podcasts!

On Episode 40 of You, Me, Empathy, Kourtnie McKenzie stops by to explore autism, neurodiversity, and living life at full volume as someone with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Thanks for listening, and thanks for empathizing with us! Check out the full show notes and all the links we mentioned here. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon, leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts, and follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!  

On Episode 39 of You, Me, Empathy, it’s a special podcast mash-up with Reckonings podcaster Stephanie Lepp. We explore how we reckon with our mental health, and answer the question: how do people actually change their hearts and minds? Thanks for listening, and thanks for empathizing with us! For all the links mentioned during this episode, check out the full show notes here. Rate and review You, Me, Empathy on Apple Podcasts! Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon! Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

On Episode 38 of You, Me, Empathy, Tony the Therapist is back to explore the power of feeling safe, trauma teddy bears (or transitional objects), and why trust is a huge part of healing. Thanks for listening, and thanks for empathizing with us! Be sure to follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Support the show on Patreon! Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!

On Episode 37 of You, Me, Empathy, the courageous Hayli Nicole opens up about her anxiety, PTSD diagnosis, the time she was sexually assaulted, and her gradual healing through meditative practice. For the full show notes and links we mentioned during the episode, go here. Thanks for listening, and thanks for empathizing with us! Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Leave a review in Apple Podcasts!

On Episode 36 of You, Me, Empathy, we explore writing, teaching, human resilience, and the amazing beauty and power of storytelling with author and teacher, Carrie Arcos. Meet Carrie and many other amazing authors at Pasadena Loves YA on September 15, 2018 at the Pasadena Public Library (Central Branch) from 12-4pm!  Thanks for listening, and thanks for empathizing with us! Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Subscribe on Patreon! Rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts!  

On Episode 35 of You, Me, Empathy, intuitive healer and tarot reader Lindsay Mack and I explore tarot for supporting mental health, processing trauma, and looking inward. For the full show notes and a special 10% off Lindsay's Tarot For the Wild Soul online course, go here! Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram @YouMeEmpathy and on Twitter @YouMeEmpathy. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Leave You, Me, Empathy a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.  

On Episode 34 of You, Me, Empathy, we explore self-awareness, emotional validation, and the power of therapy with Hadas. Plus, one amazing therapy tip you'll adore! Thanks for listening, and thanks for empathizing with us! Be sure to connect and support You, Me, Empathy: @YouMeEmpathy on Instagram @YouMeEmpathy on Twitter Support for as little as $1/month on Patreon! Buy merch for feely humans!

On Episode 33 of You, Me, Empathy, we explore mental health in the world of fitness, societal pressures of health and body image, doing what's right for you, and fitpreneurship with Michelle Dalpont.  Thanks for listening, and thanks for empathizing with us! Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram. Pick up some You, Me, Empathy swag. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon.