You, Me, Empathy: Sharing Our Mental Health Stories

On Episode 192 of You, Me, Empathy, Beebe and I explore the allure of being right, the gaslighting of sensitive kids, reparenting our inner child, living more fully in the messy, and Beebe’s beautiful new solo album—out September 17! Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Empathy Links: BEEBE - debut album out 9/17!Paper Cuts - new single!Beebe’s websiteBeebe on InstagramSustain Music and NatureSupport the Lilith FundFeely Hikes - September 25 in Los Angeles!Join Nōn for the next Illustrating Empathy workshopWant to write for Feely Human?Buy pins, t-shirts, stickers, and more!Sign up for the Feely Human newsletterGet bonus episodes of the podcast every month on PatreonMusic for You, Me, Empathy by David Grabowski

On Episode 191 of You, Me, Empathy, Margaret Burton and I explore the taking of inventory we do in grief, how to better communicate our pain, the deep empathy and healing of outdoor adventures, and the importance of community in recovery. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Empathy Links: Margaret BurtonBring Change to MindBeyond HungerThin by Lauren GreenfieldWant to write for Feely Human?Buy pins, t-shirts, stickers, and more!Sign up for the Feely Human newsletterGet bonus episodes of the podcast every month on PatreonMusic for You, Me, Empathy by David Grabowski Trigger warning: eating disorders and suicidal ideation mentioned in this episode.

On Episode 190 of You, Me, Empathy, Jen Wijnker and I explore the big feelings that made people uncomfortable growing up, shifting expectations of ourselves, the origins of our people pleasing, normalizing the human capacity for change within each other, and Jen’s beautiful role as a death doula. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Empathy Links: Follow Jen on InstagramJanet LansburyDoula life and postpartum care with Becky LeonardCaitlin DoughtyWant to write for Feely Human?Buy pins, t-shirts, stickers, and more!Sign up for the Feely Human newsletterGet bonus episodes of the podcast every month on PatreonMusic for You, Me, Empathy by David Grabowski

On Episode 189 of You, Me, Empathy, it’s a solo episode where I explore why it’s our responsibility to protect the most vulnerable in our world, the impact of our choices, why it’s not about you and more about all of us, and getting vaccinated as an act of empathy. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Empathy Links: Unbiased Science PodcastUnbiased Science Podcast on InstagramI’ve Been Better PodcastAs We Carry On: Using Words to Explore Grief with a Compassionate Lens (NEW workshop!)Feelings Are My Jam StickerSitting With My Feelings MugSupport You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterMusic for You, Me, Empathy by David Grabowski

On Episode 188 of You, Me, Empathy, Caleb Campbell and I explore the glorification of hustling, the untold grief wrapped up in expectations, purity culture, and why there’s no space for uncomfortable feelings within evangelical Christianity. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co! Empathy Links: Caleb CampbellCaleb on InstagramCaleb on TwitterAs We Carry On: Using Words to Explore Grief with a Compassionate Lens (NEW workshop!)Feelings Are My Jam StickerSitting With My Feelings MugSupport You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterMusic by David Grabowski

On Episode 187 of You, Me, Empathy, Dr. Anjani Amladi and I explore the weight of being a child psychiatrist, why kids are more observant than most parents give them credit for, why kids need to be seen and heard, and the ins and outs of trauma-informed care. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Empathy Links: Anjani AmladiAnjani on InstagramWhen the World Got SickThe Deepest Well by Nadine Burke HarrisNadya OkamotoBook a self-love or tarot/astro reading with Alia WalstonAs We Carry On: Using Words to Explore Grief with a Compassionate Lens (NEW workshop!)Feelings Are My Jam StickerSitting With My Feelings MugSupport You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterMusic for You, Me, Empathy by David Grabowski

On Episode 186 of You, Me, Empathy, actor and photographer Amanda Crew and I explore being present and witness to each other’s dark bits, seeking external validation, women being conditioned to not express anger, eating disorder recovery in Hollywood, and why we alone define our worth. Read the full show notes here! Empathy Links: Amanda CrewAmanda on InstagramProject HealKnow My Name by Chanel MillerThe Korean VeganSilicon ValleyNEW Merch: Feelings Are My Jam StickerNEW Merch: Sitting With My Feelings MugSupport You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterMusic for You, Me, Empathy by David Grabowski

On Episode 185 of You, Me, Empathy, Doree Shafrir and I explore how we define our own success, the societal construct of being a late bloomer, having empathy for past versions of ourselves, and Doree’s new memoir, Thanks for Waiting: The Joy (& Weirdness) of Being a Late Bloomer. Read the full show notes here. Empathy Links: Order Thanks for Waiting!Doree on InstagramDoree on TwitterForever35 PodcastDoree-Shafrir.comKate SpencerThe Mountain GoatsGod Spare the GirlsThe Other Black GirlSomebody’s DaughterRegister for July 16th Illustrating Empathy workshopNEW Merch: Sitting With My Feelings MugSupport You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterMusic for You, Me, Empathy by David Grabowski

On Episode 184 of You, Me, Empathy, Tabitha Brooke and I explore the tension between trying to fix things and allowing things to be, growing up in a cult-like church, the psychological impact of narcissism on children, and the pursuit of loving yourself. Read the full show notes here! Empathy Links: Love Me LabTabitha on InstagramRegister for July 16th Illustrating Empathy workshopNEW Merch: Sitting With My Feelings MugThe Body Keeps the ScoreSupport You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterMusic for You, Me, Empathy by David Grabowski

On Episode 183 of You, Me, Empathy, Jess Sprengle joins me and a bunch of feely humans for the very first live recording of the podcast! We explore the limits of empathy, the podcast mini-series called Activated By My Family you all think we should start, the many nuances of long-term eating disorder recovery, and what in the heck “getting back to normal” means. This was our first LIVE recorded episode, and it was so fun! Shoutout to Bill, Liliana, Jamie L., Emily, Janice, Jamie S., Lucie, and Jen! Read the full show notes here. Empathy Links: Jess SprengleFollow Jess on InstagramNEW Merch: Sitting With My Feelings MugLetting Go of a Dog Named ScoobyJess’s first appearance on You, Me, EmpathyLeave a rating and review You, Me, EmpathySupport You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterMusic for You, Me, Empathy by David Grabowski

On Episode 182 of You, Me, Empathy, Miguel Sancho and I explore the cultural and psychological drive to create binaries (in a non-binary world), the role of religion in our struggle and search, the unexpected acts of love and altruism that come with unexpected hardship, and Miguel’s new book, More Than You Can Handle: A Rare Disease, A Family in Crisis, and the Cutting-Edge Medicine That Cured the Incurable. Read the full show notes here! Empathy Links: Miguel SanchoMore Than You Can HandleNEW Merch: Sitting With My Feelings MugBuild Your Self-Care Kit! - June 9th!Sharon SalzbergMorgan Harper NicholsLeave a rating and review You, Me, EmpathySupport You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterMusic for You, Me, Empathy by David Grabowski

On Episode 181 of You, Me, Empathy, Kate Fagan and I explore why joy is not in opposition to sorrow, wondering what to do with our impermanence, what surrender looks like, the tragedy and obstacles of ALS and its advocacy, and Kate’s new book, All the Colors Came Out. Read the full show notes here. Empathy Links: Kate FaganAll the Colors Came OutI Am ALSNEW Workshop! Build Your Seasonal Self-Care Survival Kit - June 9th!Get 50% OFF in the shop in May (use code IAMWORTHY)Write for Feely HumanRabbi Steve Leder on death and beautyLeave a rating and review You, Me, EmpathySupport You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletter

On Episode 180 of You, Me, Empathy, it’s just me, Nōn Wels, and a love letter to my best friend, Scooby, who died on April 21, 2021. I answer your thoughtful questions, cry some, and ramble on a while about the beautiful gift of Scooby the dog who adored butter and to gently hold socks in his mouth. In this episode, I also read my piece, Grief, Acceptance, and Letting Go of a Dog Named Scooby. Remember to cherish your loved ones. Hold them tight. Be witness to their beauty. Allow them to show up in the world just as they are. Hugs. Empathy Links: Grief, Acceptance, and Letting Go of a Dog Named ScoobyNEW Workshop! Build Your Seasonal Self-Care Survival Kit - June 9th!Get 50% OFF in the shop in May (use code IAMWORTHY)Write for Feely HumanLeave a rating and review You, Me, EmpathySupport You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletter

On Episode 179 of You, Me, Empathy, Rebecca Hass and I explore growing up in a stoic, emotionally repressed household, the shame wrapped up in mental health, why we need to dismantle hustle culture, the moment Rebecca opened up about her anxiety, and the new workshop, led by Rebecca, Build Your Seasonal Self-Care Survival Kit—registrations are open! Read the full show notes here. Empathy Links: Rebecca HassCoaching for Creative WellnessBeing a Whole Person PodcastNEW Workshop! Build Your Seasonal Self-Care Survival Kit - June 9th!Get 50% OFF in the shop in May (use code IAMWORTHY)Mara GlatzelDr. Kristin NeffWrite for Feely HumanLeave a rating and review You, Me, EmpathySupport You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletter

On Episode 178 of You, Me, Empathy, Sahar Martinez and I explore holding someone else’s knowing, Sahar’s remarkable, free-spirited, leather pants-wearing grandmother, anti-racism work in clinical spaces, and perinatal health and postpartum mental health and care for people of color. Read the full show notes here! Empathy Links: Sahar MartinezFollow Sahar on InstagramWhat’s That Like for You? Add to Cart PodcastNEW Workshop May 20: Treasures + TalismansGet 50% OFF in the shop in May (use code IAMWORTHY)The silence, stigma, and shame in miscarriage with Jessica ZuckerWrite for Feely HumanLeave a rating and review You, Me, EmpathySupport You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletter

On Episode 177 of You, Me, Empathy, Alexandria Thibodeaux and I explore growing up with scary, abusive fathers, the power of self-reverence, discovering she was Black in her twenties, and the strength of the highly sensitive person. Read the full show notes. Empathy Links: Alexandria ThibodeauxAlexandria on InstagramThe Library of Alexandria PodcastRegister for the new Feely Human workshop, TREASURES + TALISMANSGet 50% OFF in the shop in May (use code IAMWORTHY)Write for Feely HumanSupport You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletter

On Episode 176 of You, Me, Empathy, Alia Walston and I explore holding space for multiple truths, understanding that your experience is not that of everyone else’s, creating boundaries with family, and why you (and me, and all of us) are the spell. Read the full show notes here! Empathy Links: Alia WalstonAlia on InstagramBook a reading with AliaAlia’s linksJessica Zucker on miscarriageRegister for the new Feely Human workshop, TREASURES + TALISMANSWrite for Feely HumanSupport You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterBuy Feely Human pins, shirts, and stickers

On Episode 175 of You, Me, Empathy, Jessica Murnane and I go deep on endometriosis, from symptoms and nutrition to medical gaslighting and being your own best advocate. Plus, we explore Jessica’s endometriosis origin story, knowing when to help vs. when not to help, believing women, and Jessica’s new book, a true act of empathy, Know Your Endo. Read the full show notes here! Empathy Links: Jessica MurnaneBuy Jessica’s new book, Know Your Endo!Follow Jessica on InstagramOne Part PodcastRegister for the new Feely Human workshop, TREASURES + TALISMANSLara Parker on vagina problemsWrite for Feely HumanYou, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterThe Unexpected Shape CommunityFeely Human pins, shirts, and stickersDr. Elizabeth Stanley

On Episode 174 of You, Me, Empathy, Rabbi Steve Leder and I explore the myth of invulnerability, the immeasurable beauty and meaning in life as fleeting and finite, swapping out the stages of grief with waves, what Steve learned from being at the death bed of over 1,000 people, and his stunning new book, The Beauty of What Remains. Read the full show notes here! Empathy Links: Rabbi Steve LederThe Beauty of What RemainsSteve on InstagramJoin me for a LIVE episode of You, Me, Empathy (April 23!)NEW Workshop: Treasures + TalismansYou, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterSupport this podcast

On Episode 173 of You, Me, Empathy, Marianna Palka and I explore generational optimism, the magical alchemy of empathy and healing in movies, the empowered collective, how Huntington’s Disease has impacted Marianna’s life, and why pain needs to be shared. Plus, meeting Sean Connery, GLOW, why Marianna runs up hill, and more! Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Empathy Links: Marianna on IGMarianna on TwitterThe Lion’s Mouth OpensEggGood DickGLOWThe Trick Is to Keep BreathingPlace 8 HealingBlack People TripSydelle NoelRegister for the Illustrating Empathy workshop (this week!)Join me for a LIVE episode of You, Me, Empathy (April 23!)You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterSupport this podcast