You, Me, Empathy: Sharing Our Mental Health Stories

On Episode 92 of You, Me, Empathy, Brittany Walsh and I explore long-distance friendship, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, the “not good enough” myth, fear of death, and why recognizing the uniqueness in each of us is a building block for empathy. Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Full show notes and all links mentioned in the episode here. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google. Get yourself a feely t-shirt, mug, or tote!

On Episode 91 of You, Me, Empathy, Alison Rosen and I explore self-care as a mom, growing up with overprotective parents, being empathetic in a politically ugly world, the grief and loss of suicide, and the time Alison “accidentally dated a weird white pride guy.” Tomorrow, September 3 at The Belly Room in Los Angeles, Alison and Greg Fitzsimmons are hosting their first LIVE Childish Podcast with special guest Andy Richter! Buy tickets for only $5! I'll be there too! Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Full show notes and all links mentioned in the episode here. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google. Get yourself a feely t-shirt, mug, or tote!

On Episode 90 of You, Me, Empathy, Dr. Christina Iglesia and I explore how she brings human-ness into her work as a therapist, the familial mental health struggles that inspired her to go into psychology, and her super inspiring mental health action campaign, #TherapyIsCool! Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Read the full show notes. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google. Get yourself a feely t-shirt, mug, or tote!

On Episode 89 of You, Me, Empathy, Natalie Rodriguez and I explore burnout, finding balance in our passions, growing up with an addict parent, and Natalie’s feature film, The Extraordinary Ordinary. Plus, a bonus chat on men and feelings, hugs, and grief with actor Alex Montalban. Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Read the full show notes. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google. Get yourself a feely t-shirt, mug, or tote!

On Episode 88 of You, Me, Empathy, Natalie Meagan and I explore being curious about our emotions, nightmares as a sign of trauma, parenting with mental health struggles, and sensitivity as a strength. Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Read the full show notes. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google. Get yourself a feely t-shirt, mug, or tote!

On Episode 87 of You, Me, Empathy, Becky Leonard and I explore the joy of gratitude, the pressures for women to be superheroes, supporting partners who have mental illness, doing the things we’re “supposed to,” and life as a doula. Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Read the full show notes. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google. Get yourself a feely t-shirt, mug, or tote!

On Episode 86 of You, Me, Empathy, I answer your questions to celebrate my 38th birthday! From empathy struggles and favorite movies to You, Me, Empathy developments and books that have affected my worldview, plus so much more! Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Read the full show notes. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google. Get yourself a feely t-shirt, mug, or tote!

On Episode 85 of You, Me, Empathy, Joelle Marie and I explore feeling misunderstood, obsession and compulsion in OCD, the job of a peer support specialist, and living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Read the full show notes. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google. Get yourself a feely t-shirt, mug, or tote!

On Episode 84 of You, Me, Empathy, Lisa Olivera and I explore the identity struggle of adoptees, why healing is non-linear and messy, the New York (freaking) Times feature on Lisa, and the need for all of us to create safe spaces for each other. Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Read the full show notes. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google. Get yourself a feely t-shirt, mug, or tote!

On Episode 83 of You, Me, Empathy, Jennifer Newman and I explore accepting chaos, reclaiming memories, holding true to our identities within relationships, how we get back in alignment with ourselves, and creating your own path after divorce. Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Read the full show notes. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google. Get yourself a feely t-shirt, mug, or tote!

On Episode 82 of You, Me, Empathy, Mel Duso and I explore how we build our tribes, the shame we place on ourselves when we can’t help our loved ones, the battle of self-worth, and fear of abandonment. Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Read the full show notes. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google. Get yourself a feely t-shirt, mug, or tote!

On Episode 81 of You, Me, Empathy, Aurora Myers and I explore the beauty of stillness, sitting in our discomfort, mindset shifts, accepting impermanence, and showing up as ourselves. Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Read the full show notes. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google. Get yourself a feely t-shirt, mug, or tote!

On Episode 80 of You, Me, Empathy, Alethea Allarey and I explore her journey with IUI (Intrauterine Insemination), IVF (In Vitro Fertilization), coping with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), and how infertility impacts mental health. Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Read the full show notes. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google. Get yourself a feely t-shirt, mug, or tote!

On Episode 79 of You, Me, Empathy, Liv Pennelle and I explore recovery from the things that bring us pain, food for healing, developing our sense of worth, and learning how to be in our bodies. Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Read the full show notes. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google. Get yourself a feely t-shirt, mug, or tote!

On Episode 78 of You, Me, Empathy, Tony the Therapist interviews me about my struggle with Anorexia, why I needed to change my heart, and how vulnerability, empathy, and inward looking saved my life. Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Read the full show notes. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google. Get yourself a feely t-shirt, mug, or tote!

On Episode 77 of You, Me, Empathy, Angela Rosenthal and I explore the burdens of being a fixer, how we love ourselves better, getting in touch with our sexuality, and being more of us in the world. Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Read the full show notes. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review in iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google. Get yourself a feely t-shirt, mug, or tote!

On Episode 76 of You, Me, Empathy, Nikki Novo and I explore hypnotherapy, following our hero’s journey, and better self-care, self-love, and overall mental health in love, dating, sex, and relationships! Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Read the full show notes. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review in iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google. Get yourself a feely t-shirt, mug, or tote!

On Episode 75 of You, Me, Empathy, Amanda Stern and I explore Amanda’s experience growing up with an undiagnosed panic disorder, anxiety in children, and Amanda’s amazing book, Little Panic. Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Read the full show notes. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review in iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google. Get yourself a feely t-shirt, mug, or tote!

On Episode 74 of You, Me, Empathy, Tony the Therapist and I explore how we can better validate the experiences of others, ways we unknowingly invalidate others, and I share a very personal invalidation story. Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Read the full show notes. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review in iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google. Get yourself a feely t-shirt, mug, or tote!

On Episode 73 of You, Me, Empathy, Dave Giannini and I explore being okay with not being okay, the importance of curiosity in our mental health, Dave’s beautiful path toward becoming (soon!) a therapist, and the magic of checking in with the people you love. Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Read the full show notes. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review in iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google. Get yourself a feely t-shirt, mug, or tote!