This Is Temporary

A precious time having one of my best friends, Dallas James Pritt, on the podcast the week of his first single's release!! Dallas is a very vulnerable mental health advocate on top of his action-packed career as an actor, choreographer and singer.  His song, "Somehow (Beautiful to Me)" - composed and written by Joey Contreras - inspires hope while providing a vessel of emotional rel...

What a gift of time & presence with Valerie Jane Parker  💚 Valerie has a tangible exuberance for life! In this episode, she shares that her heightened expressions of joy were found after the deepest valleys of pain. As she puts it, “we don’t always get to choose in life what breaks us down, but we do get to choose how we rebuild.” And I can attest that Valerie is a marvel when it comes to reb...

We live in the gray area. In uncertainty. Even though cognitive distortions may try to convince us, or have us trying to convince others, that things are black or white, it's really all shades of gray. This episode was filmed on a darker gray day, but it still was gray. It was a very tough, panic stricken day - but it was not all bad. I still went on a walk with my husband and enjoyed the com...

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!  Showing up as you are in the present moment is enough. Your worth transcends any form of measurement. We are enough. In this episode, I share the past 6 months journey with transitioning back to living in the states, navigating panic disorder and anxiety and a newfound reassurance through the Human Design systems. I discovered I am a 3/5 reflector and also qui...

All things anxiety and adaptive coping skills in this episode. If overthinking = underacting, what steps can we take to proactively feel better and more grounded?  Thank you for being here. Please let me know what resonates with you in this episode.  We can handle what is in front of us! IG: @thisistemporarypodcast & @lahartselle www.thisistemporarypodcast.com Intro/Outro Song: "Waves&quo...

Thank you for being here. Here are some updates on my life over this last year after filming the reality show LoveTrip: Paris and finding then marrying the love of my life and moving to France. It's been a wild ride and I'm grateful to share the truth of my journey, with all the thrills and anxieties. From a scuba diving mishap to skydiving followed by a first time experience with magic...

Oh the holiday season.  A moment to acknowledge the chaos & funk, focus on growth, gaining perspective, acceptance, what feels good & celebrating ourselves with immense grace for showing up to this colorful existence.  Sending love, light & healing to you this winter. Thank you for being here. Thank you for being you. 988lifeline.org Call or Text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeli...

This life giving conversation with returning guest, friend and all around artistic powerhouse @Austin. Ryan. Hunt (he/him) makes me feel like dancing! In this episode, Austin and I discuss what it means to nurture yourself on the path of healing, the power of  focus and perspective, queerness, communicating feelings, the importance of living self-centered and enjoying life in the present moment. ...

What a joyful, quality time with the remarkable, compassionate actor and all around creative @StoryofSamBrooks (he/him)! He can be seen in StarGirl, Fear Street 1978 and Long, Slow, Exhale. In his episode, we dive into a range of topics from mindfulness, acceptance, perspective shifting, setting boundaries, letting yourself sit in your feelings and more!  Thank you for being a part of this. Your v...

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!  I'm your host Lacy Hartselle (she/her) @LAHartselle (: The community of mental health warriors and self healers always inspires and empowers me. It is an honor to be recording episodes and diving back into the destigmatizing conversations on this platform again. Thank you for being a part of this. Your voice matters. You matter. You are worthy. There is n...

Welcome back to This Is Temporary Podcast - the start of Season 2 and our 21st episode! I'm your host Lacy Hartselle @lahartselle and it's Mental Health Awareness Month!  I couldn't be more grateful to be back recording episodes and being a part of the mental health community of warriors. In this episode, I catch you up on my journey since November, when I started an IOP (intensive...

Meet Holly Zajur (ig: @hollyzajur  )! She is a potter, a wellness educator, the creator of @ConnectWellness_ and sister to our previous guest Austin Zajur! Holly has been teaching and practicing yoga and mindfulness for over 7 years. In this episode, we talk about her experiences with stress, anxiety, learning to accept the things we cannot change, understanding the enneagram and wholeness. This e...

Meet Anjelika Washington (@anjelikaw) & Blake Spears (@blake.tv)! Anjelika is a passionate actor, producer, director, activist and humanitarian. Blake is a producer & CEO at @scattv and the hilarious Granny B (character actor). In this episode, we dive into Anjelika and Blake's personal mental health experiences and their advocacy for therapy, as well as mental health in the Black com...

Meet Mikaela Brewer (ig: @mik_brew)! She is a Canadian writer, mental health advocate and recent Stanford University graduate and varsity basketball player. Mikaela is a beautifully authentic, gentle soul who speaks and writes with intentionality and understanding. In this episode, she opens up about her challenges living with OCD, struggles with suicidal ideation and her journey to becoming a com...

Meet T.C. Matherne (ig: @t.c.matherne)!  He is an extraordinary actor, co-creator of the @latco_comedy improv school and theatre and host of his new captivating podcast @passion.buffet .  T.C. and I met at a director's callback for a film (that he booked!) and his talent stood out to me more than anyone's. In this episode, T.C. opens up about growing up with a good life but feeling like...

Meet Charlene (IG: @Iamgcharlene)! She is a mental health advocate and the founder of the platform @WeAreSelfHealers! This episode and time with Charlene was so precious and healing. Charlene opened up about her life experiences with depression,  grief, joy, traveling the world and empowerment found in inner child healing work. She even shared with us an exercise that helps to connect us with our...

Meet Aaron Mirtes (IG: @aaronmirtes)! He is an independent film writer and director as well as a wonderful artistic collaborator and dear friend of mine! In this episode, Aaron opens up about everything from his anxiety (which fixated on his health) and his struggles with phobia disorder and emetophobia (fear of vomiting) to his valid frustrations with social media shaming culture and what overall...

Meet Austin Ryan Hunt (ig: @Austin. Ryan. Hunt)! He is a wonderful actor,  dancer, educator and all around theatre person who I was lucky enough to have as my dance partner throughout college! In his episode, we talked about his journey with depression, anxiety, sexuality and a better understanding of yourself and others through the Enneagram. Austin has worked so hard to take charge of his own me...

Meet Jenna from Empowering Mindsets (ig: @empoweringmindsets_j )! She is an artist, student and mental health advocate. Jenna uses her experiences with anxiety and eating disorder recovery to help encourage, empower and comfort others who can relate. Her @BlissfulStarClub account is dedicated to her mental health illustrations and workbooks filled with positive messages about self love, growth and...

Meet Johnny Webster (ig: @JustJohnnyWebster)! He is a talent manager and facilitator of dreams. Johnny exudes JOY and he's created @JustBlackBoyJoy - a fun space dedicated to celebrating that joy with others! Great joy comes from knowing great pain. In this episode, we talk about Johnny's journey with depression, anxiety, addiction recovery and mental health in the Black community. This...

Meet Myles Matsuno (ig: @myles_matsuno)! He is a fantastic. director and impressivemarathon runner! In this episode, Myles and I talk about his experiences with anxiety, comparison, depression and redefining success. As a very disciplined runner, Myles certainly knows a lot about pacing yourself and focusing on short increments at a time. That "one foot in front of the other" mentality h...

Meet Austin Zajur (ig: @austinzajur) & Harley Quinn Smith (ig: @harleyquinnsmith)! They are both incredibly talented actors and Harley is also an activist with a new podcast out called Vegan Abattoir ! I'm elated that they are my first featured couple! Navigating mental health inside of a relationship is a whole new challenge that requires additional awareness & emotional communicatio...

Meet Melissa McNerney (ig: @melisslovesthis )! She is an actor, producer, yogi and mindfulness practitioner! Throughout Melissa's healing journey and involvement with Al-Anon, she has learned to choose health and herself at all costs. That means participating in the daily, deep self-evaluation work that is required to gain insight and revitalization. Al-Anon is a 12-step program adapted from...

Meet Logan Taylor (ig: @intuitivelogan )! He is a creative director, photographer and an inspiring example of self love! In 2017, Logan directed me in a film he wrote called Until The End . We immediately connected over our relatability to the main character, Lila's,  story of struggle. Logan is also diagnosed Bipolar 2, like me. We also both understand what it's like to be from the sout...

Meet Jonathan Gaurano (ig: @dogoodjonathan )! He is a creative director/storyteller for many companies and influencers as well one of the most positively radiant humans I know! It’s no surprise that Jonathan’s episode is the longest so far because he’s so engaging, exciting and full of wisdom. Whereas I deal with Bipolar 2, Jonathan is diagnosed with Bipolar 1. I’m amazed at his discipline in mana...