You, Me, Empathy: Sharing Our Mental Health Stories

On Episode 172 of You, Me, Empathy, trans artist and activist Rae Senarighi and I explore gratitude as an opportunity to be present, experiencing love and joy in small moments, dismantling separateness, and why there’s deep empathy in representation. Read the full show notes here! Empathy Links: Rae SenarighiFollow Rae on InstagramFirst Time I Saw Me (Netflix & GLAAD)Other Men Need HelpRegister for the Illustrating Empathy workshop (limited spots available!)You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterSupport this podcast

On Episode 171 of You, Me, Empathy, founder of Schizophrenic.NYC and schizophrenia activist, Michelle Hammer, and I explore how we can move the needle on ending stigma around mental illness, being diagnosed and feeling like people will judge us, Michelle’s schizophrenia journey and the amazing work she’s doing with Schizophrenic.NYC, and the beauty of telling people about our mental illness and allowing people to see us just as we are. Read the full show notes here! Empathy Links: Schizophrenic.nycMichelle on InstagramSchizophrenic NYC on YouTubeFountainhouseEpisode 59: Schizophrenia As an Abusive RelationshipWhen Things Fall Apart by Pema ChödrönRegister for the Illustrating Empathy workshop (limited spots available!)You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterSupport this podcast

On Episode 170 of You, Me, Empathy, queer intuitive Tarot teacher and founder of Tarot for the Wild Soul, Lindsay Mack, and I explore leaning into the stretch and speed of time, why the uncomfortable and the richness occupy the same space, the profound effect EMDR has had on Lindsay, why every tarot card is an invitation to anti-racism work, and the dangers of not honing our ability for critical thinking. Read the full show notes here! Empathy Links: Tarot for the Wild SoulSoul Tarot SchoolLindsay on InstagramLindsay’s first appearance on You, Me, EmpathyRegister for the Illustrating Empathy workshop on April 14!Beyond SurvivalFail, Fail Again, Fail BetterAdrienne Maree BrownLetter from a Birmingham JailAsian Hate and Gaslighting in GeorgiaBystander Intervention TrainingYou, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterSupport this podcast

On Episode 169 of You, Me, Empathy, therapist and wellness coach Minaa B. and I explore life’s inevitable and uncomfortable shifts, the othering we do as humans and how we can push against it as individuals and communities, Minaa’s early childhood experience of being bullied and the isolation and heartache that came with it, and the magical confluence of literacy, storytelling, and mental health. Read the full show notes here. Empathy Links: Minaa B.Work with MinaaMinaa on InstagramNavigating Mental Health in a Pandemic (It’s Okay to Feel)Brit BennettRebecca SolnitThe Four AgreementsRegister for the Illustrating Empathy workshop on April 14!You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterSupport this podcast

On Episode 168 of You, Me, Empathy, psychologist and author Dr. Jessica Zucker and I explore wanting our parents to see us for who we are (even when they can’t), the silence, stigma, and shame enveloped in pregnancy and motherhood, the jaw-dropping statistics of miscarriage we’re not talking about, and Jessica’s remarkable new book, I Had a Miscarriage: A Memoir, A Movement—which is out tomorrow! Read the full show notes here at FeelyHuman.co. Empathy Links: I Had a Miscarriage: A Memoir, A Movement (Out tomorrow!)Dr. Jessica Zucker, PhDJessica on InstagramJessica on TwitterHannahThe Deepest Well by Nadine Burke HarrisYou, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterSupport this podcast

On Episode 167 of You, Me, Empathy, writer, artist, and seeker of magic, Mari Andrew and I explore the feeling of being at home in our bodies, intentionality in how we consume media, eliminating emotional binaries, struggling with where to put grief, and the rich sacredness that exists in the bright and the dark. Read the full show notes here! Empathy Links: My Inner Sky (out tomorrow!)My Inner Sky book tourMari on InstagramMari’s websiteRuthie LindseyThe Beauty of What Remains by Steve LederKim RhodesYou, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterSupport this podcast

On Episode 166 of You, Me, Empathy, Cait Flanders and I explore the part of ourselves in which we take the more difficult path because we feel like we deserve it, honoring our inner child joys, anger as the most clarifying emotion, and a (TW) sexually traumatic experience that led Cait to dissociating as a survival tactic, grieving her past self, and celebrating the courage and resilience that she proved in her present self. Read the full show notes here. Empathy Links: Cait FlandersCait on InstagramAdventures In Opting Out by Cait FlandersThe Year of Less by Cait FlandersThe Bloom DeckAmanda SandlinYou, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterSupport this podcast

On Episode 165 of You, Me, Empathy, Emily McDowell and I explore toxic productivity and capitalism, burnout in business, achieving our way into a false sense of joy, and discovering the space to rest, pause, and take care of our mental health. Special for You, Me, Empathy listeners, get 25% off Em & Friends and Knock Knock goodies with code "YOUME"! Read the full show notes here. Empathy Links: Use code YOUME to get 25% off EmandFriends.com and KnockKnockStuff.com goodies! (I personally love the Empathy collection!)Em & Friends on InstagramEmily on InstagramYou Will Leave a Trail of Stars by Lisa CongdonOn Being Human by Jen PastiloffYou, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterSupport this podcast

On Episode 164 of You, Me, Empathy, Mark Pagán and I explore a longing we’re feeling for adventure and connection, the pressure valve emotional release we need to switch on more often, cultural identity and the question of where we fit it, and removing the stigma around fear and shame for men through the gentle, fastidious excavation of masculinity. Read the full show notes here! Empathy Links: Mark PagánMark on InstagramMark on TwitterOther Men Need HelpSupport Other Men Need Help on PatreonOther Men Need Help on InstagramBrené Brown on “The power of vulnerability”A Promised Land by Barack ObamaTattoos on the Heart by Father Gregory BoyleSupport You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterYou, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramSupport this podcast

On Episode 163 of You, Me, Empathy, Nikki Eisenhauer and I explore the real core of dysfunction within families, letting go of the expectation of being accepted by anyone but ourselves, the beauty of being an emotional badass, and boundaries galore! Read the full show notes here. Empathy Links: Nikki EisenhauerNikki on InstagramEmotional Badass websiteEmotional Badass podcastEmotional Badass on InstagramEmotional Badass on PatreonLisa TahirSupport You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterYou, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramSupport this podcast

On Episode 162 of You, Me, Empathy, Meaghan Shaffer and I explore the messiness of big feelings, the ups and downs of seven miscarriages and eight surgeries in pursuit of being a mom, and dismantling the heck out of the boxes, the shoulds, and the normal. Read the full show notes here! Empathy Links: Dismantling Normal podcastMeaghan on InstagramDismantling Normal on InstagramMy episode of Dismantling NormalSupport You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterYou, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramSupport this podcast

On Episode 161 of You, Me, Empathy, Jason Garner and I explore the heaviness in the world, losing his mother to stomach cancer at an early age, the power and danger of stories, meditation and learning to find stillness, and the opportunity and beauty of impermanence. Read the full show notes here! Empathy Links: Jason GarnerAnd I Breathed . . . Jason on InstagramJason on TwitterLove4LiveLama Rod OwensSharon SalzbergLetter from a Birmingham JailSupport You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterYou, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramSupport this podcast

On Episode 160 of You, Me, Empathy, Azalea Lee and I explore empathy in the context of politics, the shoulds we put on others and ourselves, being mindful of the energy we’re putting out into the world, and the wonders of crystal healing! Read the full show notes here. EMPATHY LINKS: Place 8 HealingAzalea on InstagramThe Crystal Workshop bookThe Temple of the Way of LightSupport You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterYou, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramSupport this podcast

On Episode 159 of You, Me, Empathy, Kye Plant and I explore being sensitive and feely men, being fearful of conflict, having tough love parents, why it’s important to let the world know you’re scared, and shame as the weird, amorphous force in our lives. Trigger warning: Brief graphic sexual content, drugs, and attempted suicide mentioned in this episode. Read the full show notes here. EMPATHY LINKS: Feelin Weird podcastFeelin Weird on PatreonFeelin Weird on InstagramLoving What Is by Byron KatieSupport You, Me, Empathy on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterYou, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramSupport this podcast

On Episode 158 of You, Me, Empathy, Wendy Jones and I explore generational stories, recovering ourselves from people pleasing, self-sabotage, the beauty of living in your truth, and why optimism is the backbone of resilience. Read the full show notes here! EMPATHY LINKS: The Optimists JournalWendy on InstagramGet bonus episodes, monthly Zoom hangs, and more on PatreonSign up for the Feely Human newsletterYou, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramSign up for the Feely Human newsletterSupport this podcast

On Episode 157 of You, Me, Empathy, Juanita Benedicto and Nicola Allan are here to celebrate the launch of their very special project, Faunabelle—a tarot deck for children, uniquely designed to inspire and evoke compassion, kindness, and beauty. It’s out on Kickstarter now, and it’s gorgeous! Read the full show notes here. EMPATHY LINKS: Support Faunabelle on KickstarterFaunabelle on InstagramNicola on InstagramJuanita on Instagram SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get bonus episodes, monthly Zoom hangs, and more on PatreonGet 20% off in the Feely Human shop with code "FEELY20"!You, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramSign up for the Feely Human newsletterSupport this podcast

On Episode 156 of You, Me, Empathy, dog trainer Kim Erickson and I explore Kim’s start in dog training, the profound impact her dog Bayla has had on her life, why dogs are mirrors for us, how dog relationships impact our human relationships, and the myriad beautiful things dogs can teach us, including empathy, mindfulness, and being in touch with our feelings. Read the full show notes here. EMPATHY LINKS: The Canine RepublicFollow Kim Erickson on InstagramDog training videosPacklife LABuckThe Wild Kindness SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Get bonus episodes, monthly Zoom hangs, and more on PatreonGet 20% off in the Feely Human shop with code "FEELY20"!You, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramSign up for the Feely Human newsletterSupport this podcast

On Episode 155 of You, Me, Empathy, Helene Saucedo and I explore the stigma of spiritual practices like palm reading, Helene’s journey of divorcing her husband and coming out as queer, how big risks can sometimes look like a midlife crisis, and the history, beauty, and healing power of palm reading! Read the full show notes here. EMPATHY LINKS: Helene SaucedoFollow Helene on InstagramRead Helene’s book SUPPORT FEELY HUMAN: Get bonus episodes, monthly Zoom hangs, and more on Patreon!Get 20% off in the Feely Human shop with code "FEELY20"!You, Me, Empathy on InstagramYou, Me, Empathy on FacebookFeely Human on InstagramFeely Human on FacebookFeely Humans, Unite! Facebook GroupSign up for the Feely Human newsletterSupport this podcast

On Episode 154 of You, Me, Empathy, Inertia DeWitt and I explore giving ourselves room to fall apart, compassionate breakups, growing up in a pro-curiosity and wonder family, how PTSD shows up in our bodies and when we least expect it, and why magic is real. Read the full show notes here. EMPATHY LINKS: Inertia DeWittInertia on InstagramHealing is Mutual podcastIt’s Okay to Feel podcast SUPPORT FEELY HUMAN: Get bonus episodes, monthly Zoom hangs, and more on Patreon!Get 20% off in the Feely Human shop with code "FEELY20"!You, Me, Empathy on InstagramYou, Me, Empathy on FacebookFeely Human on InstagramFeely Human on FacebookFeely Humans, Unite! Facebook GroupSign up for the Feely Human newsletterSupport this podcast

On Episode 153 of You, Me, Empathy, Ms. Danielle and I explore figuring out who we are unburdened by expectation, grieving the loss of her father during a pandemic, the new Still Kickin podcast, Help A Human Out, and leveling up from empathy to empowered empathy. Read the full show notes here. EMPATHY LINKS: Danielle on InstagramHelp A Human Out podcastDella’s GoFundMeEmpathy and EyebrowsThe Deepest WellTerrible, Thanks for AskingStill KickinKind WarriorACEs Connection SUPPORT FEELY HUMAN: Get 20% off in the Feely Human shop with code "FEELY20"!Get bonus episodes, monthly Zoom hangs, and more on Patreon!Sign up for the Feely Human newsletterSupport this podcast