Be Well with Alex

Attachment, Relationships, and Learning to Feel Safe Welcome back to Be Well . In this episode, Alex sits down with her college friend, Sierra Magurczek, a counselor who specializes in attachment theory, couples work, and helping people understand how early experiences can shape our adult relationships. Sierra explains why uncertainty can feel so threatening, how our nervous systems respond when w...

Guest Speaker: Healing, Self-Acceptance, and Finding Yourself Welcome back to Be Well . In this episode, Alex sits down with Kennedy Brown for an honest conversation about mental health, personal growth, and the journey toward self-acceptance. Kennedy opens up about her experiences navigating mental health struggles from high school into adulthood, seeking support through therapy and medication, a...

Let’s Talk About It: Recovery, Setbacks, and Progress Over Perfection Welcome back to Be Well . In this episode, Alex Sublette shares a deeply personal look at the realities of eating disorder recovery, including the setbacks, victories, and lessons that have shaped her journey. Through honest reflection, she discusses the importance of patience, self-compassion, and learning to embrace progress o...

Let’s Talk About It: Stress Eating, Mechanical Eating, and Recovery During Hard Seasons Welcome back to Be Well . In this episode, Alex Sublette dives into the realities of stress eating, appetite changes, and navigating recovery during overwhelming or chaotic seasons of life. Through personal experiences and practical strategies, she explores how stress impacts hunger cues, digestion, cravings, a...

Welcome back to Be Well . In this episode, Alex Sublette dives into the complex and often misunderstood topic of gut health during recovery. Drawing from personal experience and research, she opens up about navigating IBS, gastroparesis, and the physical and emotional challenges that can come with healing your relationship with food. Alex breaks down what gastroparesis is, how it differs from norm...

Let’s Talk About It: Body Image, Perception, and Mental Health Welcome back to Be Well . In this episode, Alex Sublette takes an educational and thoughtful look at body dysmorphia, breaking down what it is, how it develops, and the impact it can have on daily life. While not speaking from personal experience, Alex approaches this conversation through research, reflection, and a deep commitment to...

Let’s Talk About It: Sensitivity, Emotional Regulation, Overstimulation, and RSD Welcome back to Be Well . In this episode, Alex Sublette shares a personal and honest reflection on what it means to be sensitive in a world that often labels it as a weakness. Through her own experiences, she explores how sensitivity shows up in everyday life, from sensory overload and emotional dysregulation to navi...

Let’s Talk About It: Love, Recovery, and Supporting Someone with an Eating Disorder Welcome back to Be Well . In this episode, Alex sits down with her partner Austin for an honest conversation about what it looks like to navigate a relationship during eating disorder recovery. Together, they share how they met, the early stages of their relationship, and the challenges that came with learning how...

Let’s Talk About It: Self-Advocacy, Boundaries, and Learning to Take Up Space Welcome back to Be Well . In this solo episode, Alex Sublette dives into the power of self-advocacy and why learning to speak up for yourself can be one of the most important parts of healing and personal growth. Drawing from her own experiences navigating recovery, work, relationships, and difficult life moments, Alex s...

Let’s Talk About It: Wellness Trends, Anti-Aging Pressure, Coming Back to Basics Welcome back to Be Well . In this solo episode, Alex Sublette takes an honest look at the modern wellness industry and the pressure to constantly “optimize” ourselves. From LED masks and cold plunges to anti-aging messaging and expensive self-care trends, Alex unpacks how wellness has started to feel complicated, perf...

Let’s Talk About It: Instant Gratification, Unrealistic Expectations, Listening to the Nouns Welcome back to Be Well . In this episode, Alex Sublette reflects on the intersection of wellness, recovery, and the pressure of showing up online. From navigating eating disorder recovery and mental health awareness to unpacking the hidden stress of social media marketing, Alex shares an honest look at wh...

Let’s Talk About It: ADHD Masking, Identity Crisis, Making Friends In this episode of Be Well , host Alex Sublette dives into the reality of ADHD masking, how it shapes personal identity, and why making friends as an adult can feel harder than anyone prepares you for. Through personal stories and honest reflection, Alex explores what it means to constantly “mask” in order to fit in, and how that c...

In this episode of Be Well , host Alex Sublette shares a deeply personal story of navigating college life during COVID-19 and the experiences that ultimately led her toward recovery and self-acceptance. Alex reflects on how isolation during the pandemic intensified anxiety and unhealthy coping mechanisms, including her relationship with alcohol. She opens up about navigating adult social anxiety,...

In this episode of Be Well , host Alex Sublette shares a deeply personal look at her mental health journey from early diagnoses of ADHD and dysgraphia to navigating anxiety, bullying, and the pressure to fit in. Alex reflects on how her educational environment, supportive teachers and parents, and lived experience shaped her sense of identity. She opens up about the impact bullying had on her ment...

Welcome to Be Well . In this inaugural episode, host Alex Sublette shares the story behind the podcast and the personal journey that inspired its creation. From a childhood dream of becoming a podcaster to navigating the technical hurdles of launching her first show, Alex reflects on what it truly took to bring Be Well to life. With a background in psychology and lived experience, Alex opens up ab...