Cryin' & Tryin': The Comprehensive Guide to Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in a F*&%ed Up World

In this episode, Lex explores their experience with selective mutism and sensory overwhelm and shares responses from others about their experience with these phenomena, that many Autistic people experience. --- Resources from today’s  episode: ⁠ 😭 Communicating with someone nonverbal 😭 Autism and Selective Mutism Overlap 😭 Twitter post mentioned in episode 😭 ⁠Autistic Callum Post⁠ 😭 ⁠Autism S...

Lex continues their discussion about Autism acceptance, focusing on the link between trans and gender non-conforming identities and Autism, as well as communication struggles that they've personally experienced due to their neurotype. Resources from today’s episode: 😭 Article about link between autism and gender identity 😭 ⁠⁠⁠NPR article on trans link to autism 😭 ⁠Imani's Post 😭 ⁠Autis...

In this minisode, Lexi reflects on how they have been preparing for the Menty B on the horizon. They know their warning signs and the patterns that they fall into, and knew this change in routine would be triggering for them. Sometimes you just have to ride the bleh out the best you can. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below are fo...

Over the past few years, Lexi has been thinking they might be Autistic. They've followed Autistic accounts on social media, done online assessments, even read books and articles on the subject. After joining a number of neurodivergent communities, Lexi is confident they're Autistic and share how they came to that realization in this episode. Resources from today’s  episode: 😭 You Might Be...

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In this episode, Lexi shares details of their trauma history and their childhood sexual assault that spanned 5 years. Lexi urges us to believe victims and to be more mindful of those we interact with, as predators are most often the people we know and trust instead of a bogeyman drag queen. *PLEASE BE ADVISED* Trigger Warning: Content may be explicit of nat...

Join Lexi in real time as they experience and process a "Menty B" while physically ill, with a special guest appearance from their partner, Alex! --- If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below are for listeners in the US. 😭 ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Suicide Prevention Hotline⁠⁠ : 988 or 1-800-273-8255, call or text 😭 ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Crisis Text Line⁠...

Lexi discusses a not-so-fun part of their self-care regimen: sticking to routines. It's not always fun or cool to have a consistent bedtime, to practice good sleep hygiene, and to set your day up for success. But over the past few years, Lexi has realized just how vital successful, productive routines are to their overall wellbeing. ----- Resources from today’s episode: 😭⁠ Lexi's MudWtr R...

Lexi shares one of their favorite songs and how it makes them feel. Join Lexi as they analyze how certain lyrics affect them, and even listen to the song! Send us an email or a DM if you have a song you want to share for the next Music Therapy Minisode!!! Resources from today's episode: 😭 SUPERBLOOM by MisterWives (the album) 😭 "SUPERBLOOM " by MisterWives (the song) 😭 Lyrics for SUPERBLOOM&nbs...

People talk about "panic attacks" liberally, all the time, myself included. Many have said they've had panic attacks because they truly thought they had. But until you experience a true panic attack, it's difficult to discern between those and anxiety attacks. In this episode, Lexi breaks down their experience with a recent panic attack from the feelings in the moment, to the rec...

Lexi reflects on how society views, treats, and talks about impoverished folks in a rant-filled episode. When we can stop applying inherent judgment to poverty and change attitudes around hustle culture, only then does it feel possible for us to start the impetus of change. --- If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below are for listener...

Join Lexi in real-time as they experience and process a "Menty B!" ----- Would you like to be part of the show? Do you have a Menty B or some music therapy you want to share? Submit your own ⁠minisode idea at this link⁠ or send a voice message, email, or DM! ----- If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below are for listeners in...

HAPPY ONE YEAR OF CRYIN' & TRYIN'!!! In this episode, Lexi reflects on how it doesn't feel like it's been a year of podcasting and all of the changes that have come in the past year. They share listener feedback on things they're grateful for and proud of themselves for, and share what's on the horizon for year 2. -- If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immed...

I am stepping down for the month of February and instead elevating Black mental health podcasts. This week, I am elevating the show Mental Health check in with Talik , hosted by Talik Monroe. Talik brings guests on his show to discuss how their mental health is, without limits, and this is one of his favorite episodes. Please listen to this episode on Talik's channel , so his channel gets the traf...

I am stepping down for the month of February and instead elevating Black mental health podcasts. You'll remember Sedie from S3E10 when we discussed equity, inclusion, and social justice (one of my personal favorite episodes). This week, I am elevating Sedie's favorite episode from her own podcast, The Diversity Dish . Please listen to this episode on Sedie's channel , so her channel gets the traff...

I am stepping down for the month of February and instead elevating Black mental health podcasts. Please listen to this episode on Wine, Weed, and Whisper's channel , hosted by Taylor, Cass, Eleanor, and Erika, so their channel gets the traffic and  ad revenue. --- Instagram: https://instagram.com/wineweedwhisperspod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Twitter: https://twitter.com/wineweedwhisper?s=21&t=q...

I am stepping down for the month of February and instead elevating Black mental health podcasts. Please listen to this episode on Marc Paisant's channel so his channel gets the traffic and he gets his ad revenue. You can listen to the episode on his page here:   S4 - Ep81 - The Uncommon Strength of Black Women with Danese Wright "We all carry around stress. We all have inner demons that we ha...

Many people in the US are having difficulties obtaining their medication for a variety of reasons. Lexi had to ration their anxiety medication through most of January '23. In this episode, Lexi reflects on the difficulties with not having medication refilled when needed and how they are adjusting their daily life to accommodate for the side effects of medication withdrawal. --- If you or someone y...

Humans like to put things into categories: good and bad, healthy and unhealthy. While categorizing helps inform us, it also lends itself to bias. When we label the things we do as "bad" or "unhealthy" it's only natural for us to feel guilty for engaging in those behaviors, even when those very behaviors are the only things helping us to survive. Lexi and guest Max share their thoughts on judging o...

In part 2 of the interview with Trey Miller, lead singer of nu-punk band Cherie Amour, continue their discussion of how music has impacted their mental health. Trey reflects on the nuances of being a Black man in the rock scene and the pair discusses the impact of music on the individual and how it connects us all.  Resources from today's episode: 😭 Cherie Amour's Website 😭 Cherie Amour on...

Lexi and vocalist from nu-punk band Cherie Amour, Trey Miller, discuss how music has helped us to heal, build community, and connect with others. The discussion starts with the themes of mental health and spirituality in the band's debut EP, Spiritual Ascension . Trey and Lexi commiserate over how capitalism has affected our mental health and how we both feel happiest divesting from late stage cap...

A gratitude practice has been vital to maintaining peace and wellness for Lexi. It may seem silly, but challenging ourselves to find things to be appreciative of actually changes the neural pathways in our brains. By starting a gratitude practice, you're giving yourself permission to view the world through a new lens. Lexi shares their experience with gratitude and how it has helped change their p...

While therapy can be beneficial, and in some cases necessary, the root of the problem is that we continue to uphold oppressive systems by pathologizing normal reactions to living under late stage capitalism.   Resources from today’s episode:  😭 @WhatRadicalizedYou twitter thread --- If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below...

"It's okay not to be okay" is something we hear all the time. This phrase helps people who are struggling to stop berating themselves for being a human being. However, for those of us who have been struggling for an extended period of time, being OKAY and well is uncomfortable. We are so used to being in fight or flight mode and hyper vigilant of our surroundings. Or we’ve accepted that we will al...

Registered Dietician, Laura Kilcline, is back to talk eating disorders with Lexi. The discussion touches on mindset, habits, and how society impacts our ideas around fueling our bodies. Laura also shares some of her tips and tricks for improving how you approach your relationship with food and nutrition.  — Resources from today’s episode: 😭 Laura’s Nutrition Business 😭 Laura’s Podcast - The...

Lexi brings Registered Dietitian and friend Laura Kilcine on to continue the discussion about nutrition, eating disorders, and mental health. Laura has always been a foodie and loves that her professional life involves helping people to improve their relationship with food. In this episode, Laura explains what exactly EDs are in clinical terms, what work with her clients can look like, and how one...