Let’s Sit Crooked & Talk Straight

Join Let's Sit Crooked & Talk Straight as we travel back to Cherokee, Iowa for a special event held right before Mother's Day. We know women are the caregivers, role- models, and nurturers at home and even in the workplace. But how do we maintain the momentum to keep going when the pace of the world is fast and the norm is just to pour into others and not ourselves? Listen to Kay, Mega...

When we adjust the words we use, we change the narrative and therefore alter the stigma in the favor of acceptance instead of shame. Our words and our creative outlet especially after grief matter! Learn more about the power of words in this episode of Let's Sit Crooked & Talk Straight. As an encourager for self care, Maggie opens up about how starting a personal google document opened up...

Some Sundays we drag ourselves to church, other Sundays we don't want to leave the service because it is just so powerful. Episode 17 invites you into a typical Sunday debrief, one not unlike the "after church moments" I had around the kitchen table at my Great Grandma Marie's with family, sugar cookies and coffee for the grown ups. Now I'm the grown up and I find so much str...

Vitamin D that is!  It’s well known to combat seasonal affective disorder with Vitamin D supplementation, but in this episode we talk further about what else can be done for the winter blues. As the temperatures decrease, it is necessary to increase the awareness of our mental health. Affecting millions every year, seasonal depression has become a fact of winter, but it doesn’t have to be so debil...

A discussion revolving around abusive marriages is certainly going to be uncomfortable. But although uncomfortable it needs to be uncovered so that true feelings are revealed and the sanctity of marriage is upheld. This confining dynamic of a marriage centered on covert abuse is what I hope to think uncommon. However, in this episode learn how Molly and I connected over similar backgrounds and aft...

Listen to a truly unique episode as Let's Sit Crooked & Talk Straight is in Cherokee, Iowa with a chair and a microphone to capture the stories of loved ones lost. The grief fuels us to not only remember but to be an advocate for change in this confusing world. A very special thanks to all the human beings that were vulnerable enough to share ( in order of audio ). - Samantha - Kyle - Alis...

In this episode we discuss the big, beautiful beast of Anxiety that can cause a wide range of physical symptoms and if left unmanaged can derail our goals. This episode is filled with testimonials from women that reflect on how anxiety looks in their life and what coping skills they have learned to be effective. Details on PTSD, OCD and panic disorder along with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation a...

In this episode Reese and Lauren share their experiences with religion and how their spiritual practices ground them. Listen as Reese shares a piece of her history that has developed into a grounded practice of Judaism, she not only powerfully embraces but shares in detail with the audience. Reese and Lauren share questions and explore ways in which spiritually connects them to others and also ben...

Warning: this episode contains sensitive content regarding suicide. Electroconvulsive therapy is something that has been used since 1938 to treat depression yet much of the general population is still confused by it or frankly nervous to hear more about it. But this treatment modality to help mental health conditions is being used more and more. Much of the information collected for this episode w...

Let’s start 2025 off with the hard and sometimes taboo topics. January’s episode focuses on all aspects of Toxic Relationships. Many of the lessons attained during my marriage and divorce would be in vain if I did not share them with you the listener. This episode is for those that have experienced any aspect of emotional abuse or stressful relationships that impact daily lives. Not only does this...

In this episode of Let's Sit Crooked & Talk Straight we hear about the challenges of post-partum anxiety from Bailey. Listen to not only the trials of motherhood while experiencing a mental health condition but also the years of joy developed in the three decades worth of friendship. Bailey divulges the changes her career took with the birth of her third child. We touch on intense anxiety that...

When talking about my brother I do get long winded. I cherish every second I had with him. I'm thankful to be in a place mentally where I can devote an entire episode to him and honor his memory. If you were lucky enough to create a memory with Mike then please share it in the comments or share it with a friend. This wild guy made a world of a difference in our family. Our hope is that his laughte...

Listen to me brainstorm and then quickly turn it into explaining the focus of Let's Sit Crooked & Talk Straight. Ambitious goals of what is to come for this podcast and where the root of strength comes from - ourselves. My take on manifestation verse God given plan. Me trying to be funny in the midst of being serious about the outlook for upcoming episodes. This eight minute and thirty sec...

You probably don't know about Davey but you soon will through the memories of his daughter. My close friend Kendra and I discuss the one in a million life of Davey and how she has turned her pain into purpose. Listen along as Kendra details her experience with the rare condition CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease) and how she combats immense grief with her faith in God's promises. Special than...

It's the big one! The topic on everyone's mind. S--X! oh sorry, we are not talking about what first comes to your mind (wink) We are talking about SIX essential aspects to attain stable mental health. These are what I have realized to be Foundational for my life and managing the pattern of my emotions. Wanted to share these tips for great SIX that should not be taken lightly. If you don&#3...

Get ready for a novel as I try to fit 47 minutes of podcasting into a paragraph. The podcast's first ever interview explains risk factors to childhood anxiety, being a mental health advocate, challenges with society norms concerning mental health, and a beautiful book that helps a child navigate loss. Meghan Wilson is a licensed School Psychologist who obtained her degree from the University of So...

Hello all - the main part of this episode is lacking a little sound quality because I forgot to close the door in the room where I was recording ( rookie mistake - sorry for the echo! ) This episode contains a detailed, much needed intro where I touch on the first Christmas without your loved one, mom guilt and feeling covid sick isolation verse snow storm isolation. Episode 4 covers Denial in two...

Episode three is inspired by a dear friend who has a similar loss and wants to hear more about survivor's guilt. The topic is defined by resources from Psychology Today website and audio clips from Sarah and Megan are featured. Correlations between Covid and survivor's guilt are made and listeners are urged to find ways that they can turn their pain into purpose through a worthy cause link...

In this second episode of Let's Sit Crooked and Talk Straight I offer my perspective on what a simple sign in a middle school hallway can do. Listen along as I walk and talk and sometimes breath heavy because cardio isn't my forte. I put a lot of blood, sweat and breath into this one and appreciate your feedback in regard to helping a loved one in your life that struggles with mental illne...

Debut podcast of Let’s Sit Crooked & Talk Straight. Introduction of a passion project driven by gaps in the mental health system but also strength in the stories I have encountered from humans practicing steadfast faith in various obstacles of life. A place to laugh for a bit but also get to the heart of the matter in a way that will leave you thanking God that podcasts even exist in the first pla...