It's Hard

Holidays are HARD for most of us. They are also nostalgic, joyful, beautiful, and happy. They are everything all at once. Today Paige talks about the messiness of holidays and how you can make the most of this season by looking out for YOU! It’s Hard Resources:  https://www.itshardpodcast.com Follow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental he...

Lauren Cunningham shares her hard thing --- her struggle with chronic illness -- specifically the struggle to be properly diagnosed. Chronic Illness is still such a misunderstood illness and struggle. Most people go misdiagnosed or undiagnosed for years before recieving proper treatment. Hearing these stories allows you to be more aware of personal signs of chronic illness and to have more empathy...

It’s Hard Resources:  https://www.itshardpodcast.com Follow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other parts of my life--go check out https://www.instagram.com/itshardpodcast/ Follow It's Hard on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itshardpodcast?_t=8U6RZblQ79X&_r=1 Rate, Review and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.app...

Have you been heartbroken? You aren't alone. I think majority of the world has felt heartbreak on some level. Emily and I sit down to chat about the truth and challenge of heartbreak and how someone can move on.    We talk about: What you can learn from heartbreak Being on your own Knowing what you want Moving on Dating!! Being independent in a relationship and outside of it and MORE It’s Hard Res...

We talk about: Small wedding size Spending time with guests Feeling overwhelmed during the weekend Feeling anxious and scared the weeks leading up The best song we danced to Not having a bridal party How we met Our vows Favorite part of the day What went WRONG -- yes, my dress ripped Our Wedding Vendors: Our  wedding planner: https://www.dewittplanning.com Our photographer: https://www.keeleyhays....

Make My Mocktails is the BEST mocktail account, but that isn't all Tori Bertschy does. She has started the conversation around a Zero-Proof Forward Lifestyle. Tori talks about following your intuition and gut when it comes to drinking alcohol. In this podcast, we talk honestly about the sober community and how it is possible to live in the gray area and do things YOUR way. Sober curious is a buzz-...

Listener, friend, and incredible person, Jessie Gosso, joins It's Hard to talk about FOMO. The Fear of Missing Out is something that many people struggle with. We often feel alone in it because we are scared to admit this type of fear.  Jessie shares her experience with FOMO and how it has impacted her relationship with herself and others.  What we talk about: What IS FOMO? How does anxiety play a...

Are you participating in Sober October or looking to? Are you looking for a break from booze or a BREAKTHROUGH? Either is totally fine, I am here to share different ways you could come out of this month with more intention and clarity on your relationship with alcohol.  Things I talk about: Sober October Taking a break from alcohol Becoming sober Sobriety Zero-Proof forward lifestyle Reclaiming yo...

Updates on the new structure of the show  Why perfection isn't what this show is about How do you submit your story to be on the show? Life updates New job Getting married  Facts vs Feelings Fear = Interest  It’s Hard Resources:  https://www.itshardpodcast.com Follow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other parts of my life--...

Mental Health Awareness Month is the month of May. This year, I took a lot of action in ensuring that I made the most of MHAM. In this episode, I chat with you all about some amazing things that I have learned, reflected on, and now will start to implement after this past month.  Some things I talk about include: The NAMI walk in Utah. Alternative resources for therapy. Mental health resources Fin...

Mental health looks different for everyone. Jack and I sit down to talk about his experience with mental health and how it has shown up for him over the years. He gets vulnerable about struggles with anxiety, feeling stuck, depression, drinking and more. However, he also shares his outlook on life and how his upbringing positively impacted his relationship with his mental health. We also talk abou...

TW : This episode contains mention of anorexia, body dysmorphia, binging, and disordered eating.  I was diagnosed with generalized anorexia and body dysmorphia at the age of 17. In this episode, I share everything that led up to my diagnosis and everything that has happened through my recovery.  SUPPORT NAMI THIS MONTH (and beyond) BY DONATING TO MY WALK WITH NAMI-UTAH: https://www.namiwalks.org/i...

TW : This episode contains mention of suicidal ideation + alcoholism. I got sober one year ago today. In this episode, I talk about why I got sober and what the journey has looked like ever since. Sobirety has impacted my mental health in ways that I never would have imagined. What better way to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month than with my biggest mental health hack - sobriety! DISCLAIMER :...

"Every single day that you wake up, you are setting a new record for yourself." - Mark Dowdle Paige and Mark sit down to catch up and talk about what the past two years have brought up for them. This episode will leave you thinking, feeling, and with tangible truths to apply to your own life.  We also talk about… Ego Telling people you love them Releasing baggage Enoughness Supporting people Journ...

TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode, we talk about suicidal ideation.  Paige and Christina have a real conversation about the various ways that mental illness can defeat us. Christina lives with bipolar disorder and genralized anxiety, her mission is to spread awareness around mental illness and normalize the conversation in hopes to end the stigma. She also got sober in 2020 and shares her journey t...

EPISODE NOTES:   How parents struggle with the hardships of kids growing up, moving on, and moving away  The comfort we feel when we are missed, how this makes us accomplished and proud in many ways  The differences we face with our relationship versus the relationship our parents have and the people in our lives have.  How mothers and parents struggle at every stage of their child’s life to navig...

In this episode, Paige and Jack go over the following: Leaving can be good, when you feel a need to leave. However moving and leaving won’t make your problems disappear. As humans we need to have that at the forefront of our minds Moving can be very isolating and hard causing you to have mental health struggles still, mental health is not dependent on a specific place. Vacations, kids, moving, thi...

In this episode, Paige and Jack discuss the following: What is effective communication in a relationship? And how can we understand different communication styles within a relationship? You are responsible for your own happiness, not your partner We must be willing to meet in the middle within a relationship, without this a relationship may not suffice Communication is the most important aspect of...

While cohabiting, healthy relationships require alone time, finding your own space and own niche allows for a healthier stronger relationship Finding what you like least and setting expectations in a new home together  Cohabiting is difficult but not impossible, setting boundaries and talking openingly allow for a healthier relationship  Something that you enjoy doing doesn’t need to be shared wit...

Paige and Jack sit down to talk about Valentine’s Day and their feelings surrounding the holiday of love.    Valentine’s Day: how the commercialized holiday has strayed away from love  Valentine’s Day v. Love day, showing someone you love them versus showing up the people around you  How can you implement and use love languages in your daily lives and relationships.  The seasons of life we go thro...

NOTES: Fear of wasting time or risking failure Feminine versus masculine energy, what is our energy and what gender norms run our household How can we deal with differences in relationships and how can we continue to grow and be happy despite the differences It’s Hard Resources: Website: https://www.itshardpodcast.com SIGN-UP HERE FOR THE MONTHLY MENTAL HEALTH CHECK-IN: https://www.eventbrite.com/...

In this episode, Michele discusses the following: A lot of children struggle finding mental health help because their guardians do not believe in these services. How can we help these children in these situations? Assessing to see what is needed from you as a listener or helper in certain situations, and how to approach the situation. Improving and becoming the best version of ourselves even with...

Josh Neumann launched KIND LIPS in 2017 with an intention to offer a quality lip balm with a deeper intention.   What is the deeper meaning of kindness? What is my intention when expressing kindness? What does it look like to follow a dream that makes an impact rather than following the money? The power of giving back, how do you implement it into your business plan from the start? Starting a busi...

Dr. Shahana Alibhai, a professional speaker, family physician and mental health expert, joins us to discuss: Her mental health experience and how it has impacted her life.  How can we help youth with navigating the world and their mental health, that is continually being affected by the world around us. Dr. Shahana's Resources: Website: https://drshahana.com/ Instagram: @thedrshahana It's Hard Res...

Food blogger and recipe developer, Brooke Nickelatti, joins us today to talk about building her business + community online, following her passion, and showing up authentically on social media.  How do you overcome the fear of putting yourself out there in order to follow your passion? What does building a business online look like? How do you put authenticity first when there are other monetary t...