Not Quiet, Just Thinking

We are joined by personal branding photographer Nichole Howard! Nichole and I bonded over our love for photography and how being behind a camera gets us in flow. Thank you all for listening! We're back to weekly episodes, so I'll see you next Friday!! Check out Nichole's work --> https://msha.ke/nicholemchphotography Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/nicholemchphotography/...

I sat down with Adeola Adeniyi from the "It's Just Adeola" show to discuss creating your own opportunities, rebranding, and the importance of authenticity. Adeola has a passion for making sure diverse groups of people are equally and powerfully represented when it comes to their presence in the media. Adeola is the CEO and founder of her production company Awkward Productions that ai...

On February 14th, I celebrated one year since I started Not Quiet, Just Thinking! Today I wanted to talk in depth about my podcasting experience, while reflecting on some of my favorite episodes and what I've learned so far.  I also discussed my goals for the podcast moving forward. So many excited things still to come 😘  Thank you all for joining me on this amazing journey 🖤  To...

Tattoo artist Pandora Spirakis joins us to speak about her journey with her creativity, as well as her goals as an artist and social media creator.  TW - Mentions of self-harm Check out all of Pandora's art! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tattsbypandora/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattsbypandora To see what else I'm working on: https://linktr.ee/gabbyfrye

Dr. Christian Kohler joins us to speak about psychosis and his inspiring work at the PA-based organization, HeadsUp.  You can learn more about HeadsUp and access their resources at https://www.headsup-pa.org Thank you for listening! See you this Friday with a brand new episode! To check out what else I'm working on --> https://linktr.ee/gabbyfrye Music by Daniel Barends: https://www.danbar...

Producer Marie Colabelli joins us in today's episode to discuss the importance of creating your own conventions in the pursuit of your dreams. You'll hear all about Marie's life as a dancer and how it translated into her work in the film industry. We also spoke all about traveling and how it has influenced us as creators.  I hope you enjoy!  Please leave a comment and rating, as I would...

Today marks the beginning of an exploration into the connection between physical and mental health. We will be speaking to Alessa Caridi about posture and the small movements we often overlook. Placing more focus on our physical being while working, specifically at a sedentary desk job, can be a huge game changer. I am so grateful to Alessa for giving us some insight into this idea, while sharing...

I just turned 20, and I made a promise to myself. As I enter this new decade of my life, I am going to embrace my happiness.  I soon found out that's a pretty big promise to make, and I had to change what happiness means to me. Through some mindfulness and reflection, I've learned that happiness is all about doing what you love and what brings you peace. It's not about always feeling happy, b...

Yoga and mediation are incredibly impactful tools to support the reconnection of our minds and bodies. Yoga therapist Paige Lichens joins us in today's episode to discuss incorporating yoga into our lives and how yoga helps those coping with anxiety, trauma, and grief. Paige also shared some amazing sleep health tips! To learn more about Paige - https://www.paigesyoga.com Facebook - https://www.fa...

Time is an unknown. It's scary. But it's also kind of exciting. Today I'm talking about how my anxiety around time has left me feeling either behind or like I'm moving too fast.  Check out @gabbyfrye04 on TikTok for my daily mental health check-ins!! Thank you all for listening 🖤 

Today I am joined by friend and former classmate Nile Gay! Nile is a singer and songwriter, and is currently studying at West Chester University. I've always been incredibly inspired by Nile's devotion to his creative passion, so I immediately thought of him to help me as I navigate balancing my school work and creative endeavors. Nile and I also talked about college life and shared some tips for...

I had the honor of speaking with my favorite podcasters, Kelly & Melissa from Another Bite of Twilight! We bonded over our love for the Twilight Saga (and Edward Cullen 🧛), while exploring the cultural & individual impact of books, movies, and tv shows.  A huge thanks to Kelly and Melissa - you two inspired my passion for podcasting, and you have played such an incredible role in whe...

Today I am telling you about my travels with American Music Abroad (AMA), an organization that takes high-school age musicians around the world to perform. This experience was so amazing, and it taught me the power of living in the moment.  Special thanks to Micah, Anthony, and Eliza who joined me for today's episode.  I would recommend checking out the video episode, as I am including v...

I am honored to be joined by Jennifer Bodenstein and her brilliant insight as I continue my investigation into the connection between art and mental health. Jenn and I talk about out favorite songs, movie soundtracks, and musicals to emphasize the impact consuming art can have on us. Also, Jenn, being a singer, offers her ideas about music and its position as the most influential art form.  U...

Today's episode is about burnout, what it looks like, and how to cope with the feelings of mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion. In this exploration, we will discuss self-care, the different types of burnout, and the connection to imposter syndrome.  Here are some resources if you want to learn more about burnout and what to do about it: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adul...

I did an episode a few weeks ago about trusting the process in the pursuit of your dreams because some things are just meant to be. I think I forgot that. I've been telling myself that I am not doing enough and what I am doing isn't good enough, prompted by my struggle with a fear of failure. I'm facing those feelings in this episode while reflecting on what we've learned from our guests about goa...

Today's interview with Lindsay Zimmitti discusses the impact trauma can have on brain chemistry, mental health, and physical wellbeing. A big thanks to Lindsay for sharing her insight as we continue our exploration of the science behind mental health struggles. Stay tuned until the end to get some tips about self-care and daily routines! To learn more about Lindsay --> https://www.instagram.com...

Elizabeth Bracey joined us for today's episode to offer insight into youth mental health challenges from her experience as a counselor and therapist. We discussed Elizabeth's use of art therapy during treatment, while delving into a professional's perspective on OCD and the physical side of anxiety.  Elizabeth's book --> https://www.amazon.com/Mount-Evelynn-Erupts-Elizabeth-Bracey/dp/10983...

I started this week telling you how hard it was to not get into my dream school, but now I'm here, with an opportunity beyond anything I could've ever dreamed of, an internship with the filmmaking nonprofit company, Of Substance. Today you will learn all about Of Substance and hear from Co-Founder and Executive Director, Alex Kaplan. I hope you enjoy and are just as inspired by Alex and his work a...

Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with one of my professors at Temple University, Ashley Owens to discuss finding yourself in professional settings. Ashley also leads us in an exploration about the importance of authenticity and self-confidence in branding and content creation, as well as how to incorporate self-care into our busy lives. Being one of Ashley's students has opened so many doo...

I sat down with author Eugene DeGeorge to explore the publishing process and what it takes to be a writer, all while furthering the discussion about the power and influence of art.  To learn more about Eugene and purchase his books:  Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1685151116/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i0 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/eugenejdegeorge You may...

For today's episode, I sat down with Jess Jacobs, a family friend who has always inspired me through her creativity and skill as an artist. I wanted to get her perspective on the connection between art and mental health, as well as discuss the overall influence art has on us as individuals and as a society. I hope you enjoy this episode; I know I had a great time filming with Jess!

Today will be discussing how I've been influenced by my passion for storytelling. I will also offer advice on finding your passions, embracing them, and incorporating them into your everyday life. 

Welcome to Not Quiet, Just Thinking. Today will be an introduction into who I am, what this podcast will be about, and my overarching goals for this project. Thanks for listening!

In this bonus interview episode, we are joined by Dr. Jose Delerme to get a psychologist's perspective on the connection between art and mental health.