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Dr. Benjamin DieselDonlow joins Lindsey + Amber to discuss how he transitioned from being known as a basketball player to living out his life purpose of inspiring others through acting, fitness, content creation, and so much more!  Like + Follow @dieseldonlow  Donlow’s Book Recommendations:  1. The Game of Life and How to Play it by Florence Scovel Shinn  2. The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity by Cathe...

Lindsey and Amber are joined by Sophie Riegel, author of Don't Tell me to Relax, Overcoming Overthinking, and co-author of Go to Help! She is a professional speaker and mental health advocate but today's episode is centered around the focus that Sophie is more than these assigned labels. We hope you tune in to learn more about what brings her joy! Sophie is a Senior at Duke University, studying ps...

Did you know most people have no idea how to socialize without the aid of alcohol?! One of the most common misconceptions about sobriety is "all the fun stops" when alcohol is no longer used as means of liquid courage. Justin Brown joins Lindsey and Amber to discuss why he chose to "stop drinking" (as opposed to "quit") during the early stages of the pandemic and how it changed his life for the hi...

In today's episode, Lauren Diaz joins Lindsey and Amber to discuss life as a newly out member of the LGBTQIA+ community.  Different people have different reasons for coming out, and they all come out differently. Common reasons why many LGBTQ+ decide to come out include: A feeling that they are not complete and are living a lie Need to be accepted for who they truly are They don’t want people assu...

In honor of Pride Month, Lindsey and Amber discuss the power of authenticity and the impact of story telling to change hearts and minds with guest speaker Mike Manning. Mike Manning is an Emmy-winning actor and producer most known for his role in Disney's popular snowboarding movie "Cloud 9," on MTV's "Teen Wolf," as 'The Manny on NBC's popular drama series "This is Us," and playing bad boy Charli...

“Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad.” —Wade Boggs Raising children requires time and commitment but it is the most rewarding job in the world! If you ask our guest speaker Jay Tinsley, he will tell you that being a Dad is the coolest thing about him. Dads are unique when it comes to how they deal with their children. Unlike with Moms, society says there is no perfect...

We’re taking a break this week! But don’t you worry, we will be back next Tuesday! *This audio was pre-recorded.* In Memory of Lindsey’s sweet Weimaraner Lulu Fox. She was the best dog in the whole wide world. 🐾

Keisha Turner joins Lindsey + Amber to share how she transitioned from a lifetime of perfectionism and 'trying to be a good girl' to becoming a teen mom and CEO of her own cosmetic line in NYC and beyond. Lindsey + Amber discuss the beauty of divine timing after Keisha opted to leave her socially acceptable career as a school teacher to follow her passion for make-up and entrepreneurship. Keisha E...

Eating Disorder Specialist Rachael Hickey, LMHC joins Lindsey + Amber for Mental Health Awareness Month to discuss systemic issues centering around patients’ access to care and clinicians’ access to new research and development. Lindsey + Amber explore stereotypes associated with the most well-known eating disorders, and prompt Rachel to shed light on some of the lesser known disorders acknowledge...

Lindsey + Amber are joined by the spectacular Deborah Grayson Riegel to -originally- discuss an array of helping strategies for Mental Health Awareness Month. That being said, this shared space of vulnerability lead to unexpected twists and turns that generated personal disclosure of raw, real, and uncut stories of hardships associated with asking for, offering, and receiving help.  Buckle Up! Thi...

Meet Adrian Wood or otherwise known as the hilariously relatable video blogger and mother of four as seen on Tales of an Educated Debutante. Tune in to learn how Adrian rediscovered her love for writing by moving through paralyzing levels of grief that originated with the loss of her brother as a teenager, and later birthing a son who was identified as being a special kind if "different." Lindsey...

Learn more about the origins and mission of the What The Fox?! podcast.  Want to be a Guest Speaker? Share Your Story! Email: whatthefoxtales@gmail.com Instagram: @whatthefoxpodcast

Motherhood is based on the assumption that all women need to be mothers (or a certain type of mother) in order to be fulfilled. Social norms and commercialism of Mother’s Day certainly reflects this theory. The truth is Mother’s Day is hard for many mothers and children alike. We see you. Mothers who lost children. Mothers estranged from their kids. Those who can’t have kids and want to. People wh...

Guest Speaker Jenice Ramirez joins us from Durham, NC where she serves as the Executive Director for a nonprofit that builds community and leadership through educational Spanish language and cultural immersion programs. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, only 20 percent of Americans can converse in two or more languages, compared with 56 percent of Europeans. Experts estimate that at least half...

Today’s episode features Manasi Kakade, a Practical Spirituality Mentor and Speaker for Bridgewalker visionaries. So you might be asking yourself, “What is a Bridgewalker?” A Bridgewalker is an analytical, critical thinker fascinated by spirituality. They operate at the intersection of spirituality, systemic change, and practical actions.  Lindsey + Amber discuss cultural influences and life exper...

Lindsey Fox is joined by Paula Baisden, the Assistant Director of the TV series Out of Touch where she advocates for systemic change for mental health by sharing true stories as a psychiatric nurse in the ER. Paula shares how her self-limiting beliefs molded her human experience and what ultimately guided her to improvise, adapt, and overcome to activate her lifelong dream to work as a screenwrite...

Filmmaker Mitch Summers has more than 1 million followers on the web with over 500 million views and he joins us to publicly share his life story for the first time. Mitch is an all-American guy who was living the all-American dream and unbelievably, he walked away from it in pursuit of something greater. In today's episode, Lindsey and Amber question the real price of our modern, hustle-at-all-co...

Changemakers are not afraid of tough love. They know how to improvise, adapt, and overcome to ensure the change-mission is accomplished. Lindsey and Amber discuss the value of self-reflection and why "accountability checks" are an essential ingredient for becoming an effective changemaker. To break cycles, we have to be willing to know better so we can do better. To do better, we must recognize wh...

In light of the Ukraine-Russia war, Lindsey and Amber deconstruct society's view of 'resiliency' and discuss how toxic positivity can keep people oppressed. The American Psychological Institute defines resilience as, "the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress..." We agree -- not all stress is bad -- it's the way you respond th...

Long hours, minimal vacations and never truly unplugging - Does this sound like you? Welcome to toxic American work culture where we boast about crazy long work hours, define ourselves based on our occupations, and look down upon others we feel don't. In this episode, Lindsey and Amber discuss dysfunctional elements of what it means to have a work/life balance and ask the tough question, "Are you...

You’re not alone. There is word for all that Blah you’ve been feeling lately — it’s called languishing. Joined by return guest Dr. Adam Volungis, Lindsey and Amber discuss the unpopular truth about the fatigue we’ve all experienced during the tail end of this pandemic and what you need to do to mentally reset. --- Share Your Story! Email: whatthefoxtales@gmail.com Social: https://linktr.ee/whatthe...

To kickoff National Nutrition Month, TEDx Speaker and Associate Professor Dr. Marianne LeGreco of UNC-Greensboro and Dr. Niesha Douglas of Fayetteville State University join Lindsey Fox and Amber Ross to debunk 5 ugly myths about food insecurity, challenge systemic policies, and acknowledge structural barriers that fail to acknowledge the intersectionality of food access and poverty for vulnerable...

During the month of February, we've covered uncomfortable relationship topics that people are generally unwilling to discuss. Today, we are introducing in a very heavy topic that society tends to shy away from and that is domestic violence. Tune in to hear survivor and coauthor Shameka Ruffin share her story of escaping an emotionally and physically abusive relationship. Learn how social-emotional...

Lindsey and Amber discuss the forced fairytale of Valentine's Day and how society imposes unrealistic expectations that lead to premeditated resentments. Lindsey reflects on prior Valentine's Day experiences that reinforced toxic patterns and beliefs and reviews healthy vs. unhealthy ways to reframe Valentine's Day as a day of care and maintenance, regardless of your relationship status. ---- Shar...

Lindsey + Amber discuss the competitive nature of comparison and the paradoxical pressures to fit in and stand out. We explore complex emotions such as jealousy and envy, how social comparisons can taint the opportunity to experience authentic relationships, and the unique role of mindfulness.  en·vy - /ˈenvē/ - when we want something another person has jeal·ous·y - /ˈjeləsē/ - when we fear losing...