Take off the Mask with CasieCasem

🎙️ Episode Title: The Shape of Trauma: Healing What We Didn’t Choose Description: In this profoundly healing episode of Take Off the Mask , therapist and trauma expert Dr. Katie Wiggins joins CasieCasem for a soul-deep dive into the often invisible ways trauma shapes our minds, bodies, and relationships. Through raw personal reflection and clinical insight, they unpack the hidden symptoms of traum...

What happens when grief isn’t something you remember—but something you’ve carried your whole life? In this deeply personal episode of Take Off the Mask , host CasieCasem sits down with Dr. Katie Wiggins, Ed. D, LMHC , founder of Uprooted: Where Healing is Planted LLC , licensed mental health counselor, and grief educator. Casie and Katie are not just professionals in the world of healing—they're s...

Grief and depression are deeply intertwined, and healing from loss is a journey that looks different for everyone. In this heartfelt episode of Take Off the Mask with Casie Casem, I sit down with my dear friend Lauren Crews, who bravely shares her experience of losing her daughter, Edie, to heart complications. Together, we explore the weight of grief, the unexpected ways depression can take hold,...

Episode Title: "Lived Experience and the Reality of BPD" Episode Description: In this powerful episode of Take Off the Mask (TOTM) , host CasieCasem dives deep into the realities of living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Joined by Saadia Ali , co-chair of NEABPD’s Lived Experience Committee and the only current NEABPD board member with lived experience, and Amber Joy Kostecki , a dedic...

In this heartfelt and informative episode of Take Off the Mask with Casie Casem , I (Casie Ellison, aka "CasieCasem") sit down with Tresa Freeman, LCSW, to explore the reality of Postpartum Depression (PPD) and shed light on a topic too often left in the shadows. Tresa brings her professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker and shares valuable insights on the challenges, symptoms,...

Episode Title: Flipping the Switch: From Survival Mode to Thriving – Tools for Action with Natalyn from AscendEQ Podcast: Take Off The Mask with CasieCasem In this empowering episode of Take Off The Mask , host CasieCasem dives deep into the journey from surviving to thriving with special guest Natalyn Lewis , founder of AscendEQ . Natalyn brings her wealth of experience in emotional performance c...

In this powerful episode of “Take Off The Mask with CasieCasem (TOTM),” we sit down with Payton, famously known as the “Shake ‘n Bake of Sobriety,” to hear his remarkable journey of resilience and recovery. Payton opens up about his life as an addict with an addictive personality — someone who has been addicted to nearly everything, from substances to behaviors. Payton shares his raw, unfiltered s...

In this episode of *“Take Off The Mask with CasieCasem (TOTM),”* we dive into the transformative benefits of cognitive therapy through the inspiring story of Kelsey. Join us as we listen to Kelsey’s interview, where she shares how cognitive therapy became a powerful tool in her journey toward mental health and well-being. Kelsey opens up about her struggles with anxiety, self-doubt, and negative t...

In this deeply moving episode of *“Take Off The Mask with CasieCasem (TOTM),”* we explore the powerful intersection of self-image, food addiction, and depression through the heartfelt story of Scooter. Join us as we listen to Scooter’s emotional interview, where she opens up about her complicated relationship with food, her struggle with body image, and how these battles intertwined with her exper...

In this episode of *“Take Off The Mask with CasieCasem (TOTM),”* we delve into the gripping and powerful story of Serena, a courageous individual who faced the dark reality of addiction and emerged stronger on the other side. Join us as we listen to Serena's raw and honest interview, where she shares her journey through the struggles, setbacks, and ultimate triumph over addiction. We’ll explore th...