You Are The Healer: Mental Health Education and Motivation

TW: suicidal ideation, substance use, self harm, alzheimers, dementia In this episode we define loneliness and go into depth about the loneliness epidemic. We get into tools on how to tackle social vs emotional loneliness. Let's choose to be brave and curious and grow from these hard experiences! Support me below: Stop data brokers from exposing your personal information. Go to my sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠htt...

TW: ED, self-harm, narcissism, substance use Insecurity can make us think “am I good enough?”. Insecurity can lead to things like anxiety, social isolation, perfectionism, doing the most, troubles with relationships, negative self-talk, depression, maladaptive coping (self-harm, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, substance use, etc). Listen to this episode to learn how to transcend insecurity, s...

You Are The Healers newest season: THE POWER OF THE DARK SIDE. Stay tuned to learn how to transcend dark, negative, shadow aspects of self so we can step into our full power and heal that much deeper. Let's get it!!! Support me below: Stop data brokers from exposing your personal information. Go to my sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aura.com/healer⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a 14-day free trial and see how much of yours is b...

Syd's taking a lil break from posting new content, but don't you fret, its temporary! In the meantime, you can spread the message of YATH below: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT THE POD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stop data brokers from exposing your personal information. Go to my sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aura.com/healer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a 14-day free trial and see how much of yours is being sold Go t...

Listen up to learn how to go from repressing childhood memories and emotions (aka having your childlike self run your life) to becoming the caretaker of your needs and being gentle with yourself In this episode we: define "inner child healing" talk about it's importance on your healing journey dive into strategies on healing our inner child journal prompts & a guided meditation t...

TW: substance use, self harm This episode emphasizes the importance of feeling our feelings. We get into what typically happens when emotions are suppressed and the benefits of sitting with feelings. Listen up to learn a step by step on how to feel your feelings and use your emotions as a superpower. Emotional safety starts with you! Your homework is to be compassionate and nonjudgemental with you...

TW: gaslighting, sexual assault, depression In this episode we talk about the importance of forgiveness. We define forgiveness and debunk common myths about it. We get into how forgiveness effects our mental health and uncover the steps on how to forgive and the peace of mind and freedom that comes from letting go. Forgiveness is self care! This episode wraps up with a story about the Hawaiian pra...

TW: self harm This epi we talk about CHANGE! We go over how change makes us feel and how to embrace and accept this inevitable part of life. We define transformation and learn how to completely shift your life inside and out. Tune in for reframes, stories, and tips to learn how to become enthusiastic about change :) Share this show with someone via text/ig story/word of mouth, rate and review the...

Today we talk about shedding things you don't need and metaphorically breaking out of your cocoon and becoming the free butterfly you were meant to be :D Sydney shares relatable stories about where she is at in her healing journey and talks about how uncomfortable it can be to expand and heal. This episode includes a meditation for releasing your past self and connecting to your higher self Jo...

SEASON 3, ARE YOU READYYYYYYY? This season we talk about metamorphosis: a complete change of form, structure, or substance, as transformation by magic or witchcraft. Get ready to learn how to spin a cozy cocoon of safety and nourishment and then break free when it's time to expand. This season will have education, stories, advice, motivation, and encouragement. Lets heal together <3 Share t...

TW: self-harm, eating disorders, depression This episode we dive deep into why it’s important to spend time alone and ENJOY it. We talk about cultivating a loving relationship with yourself because, after all, you are the only person you’ll be with forever. The relationship you have with yourself sets the tone for all the other relationships in your life <3 FREE coaching interest form Stop data...

In this episode, we talk about what resiliency is, why it's important, and how to become more resilient. Sydney shares about resiliency through stories and examples from her own life. Homework: make a list of all the times you've been resilient so you have evidence that you can overcome anything :) Stop data brokers from exposing your personal information. Go to my sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aura...

In this episode, we discuss why losing an attachment hurts so much. Sydney talks about how to pick yourself back up after severing an attachment and shares how she got through her last breakup. We discuss the benefits of secure attachment and talk about how to move from insecure to secure attachment. A reminder that changing your internal experience will change your external experience! Stop data...

In this episode we discuss attachment: what is it, why we have it, and why it's important to learn about it. We dive into anxious and avoidant attachment styles and the anxious-avoidant pairing. Sydney goes deep into her dating history in this one, it's tea you don't wanna miss! Stop data brokers from exposing your personal information. Go to my sponsor ⁠⁠https://aura.com/healer⁠⁠ to g...

Tune in with me and my MOM as we talk about our experience going to therapy together to save our relationship. We share insights to our relationship throughout our lives and LeeAnn says "therapy never hurts". We get into body image and how to be self compassionate. We talk about some universal common struggles kids experience while growing up. Then my mom shares how she stopped caring wh...

TW: death, abuse, assault, murder, and other unsettling topics This episode we dive into trauma- what is it, why do we want to heal from it, how trauma effects us, how to heal our trauma, and finally how to make meaning of what happens to us. Lets alchemize our stories and transform what happens to us into purpose <3 "The Body Keeps the Score" book Stop data brokers from exposing your...

TW: suicidality and sexual abuse Listen in to this episode and Sydney and her coworker dive into various mental health topics. We discuss the importance of intuition and how it can be difficult to follow it at times. We emphasize how significant childhood is in terms of mental health as an adult. We talk about how our past selves held on to hope for our futures. Then Lelia gets into her various he...

In this NEW SEASON we get into alchemizing our lives through transformation. This episode we discuss our personal destiny, dreams, goals, journeys, etc. We talk about the importance of purpose when it comes to our mental health and things that typically get in the way when we pursue our dreams. This episode includes motivating affirmations to get you amped up to act on your dreams!! We end with en...

This week instead of an episode I’m letting you know I’ll be pausing recording for a bit. My sweet cat Luna has been sick and it’s hard for me to think of much else. The quality of You Are The Healer is far greater to me than quantity of episodes. I appreciate your patience as I take time to rest and lean into myself and grieve and feel. Please send love, healing energy, positivity, prayer, etc to...

TW: suicide This episode we define neuroplasticity and how it offers hope regarding our mental health. We talk about the power of thought and how we can change our minds thru repetition. We then go into different ways to change our mindset via affirmations, media, music, etc. If you like neuroscience, this episode is for you! Share You Are The Healer via text, socials, or simply tell someone about...

This episode EATS as Sydney and her high school bestie Emma Pitcock get into their usual deep convos. We start talking about our relationships w our moms and healing familial trauma. Then we discuss diversity and practicing tolerance for any and all differences. We get into religion, spiritual gifts, nuance and the power of nature and creation. If Emma had it her way, everyone would be considerate...

Trigger warning: suicide, self harm, substance use This episode Sydney shares her thoughts after seeing "It's A Wonderful Life" for the first time. She talks about how life is a precious gift even when we forget it is. We discuss how holidays can be difficult, and it's okay to have mixed emotions about this time of year. We talk traditions and rituals for the holidays and New Yea...

Join me and my bestie Grace as we talk about anxiety, being sensitive, people pleasing aka the fawn response, and more. We unpack how to love an anxious person and talk about feeling like a burden to others. We discuss our "villain era", which is really learning our worth and being comfortable setting boundaries. We touch on self love and relationships and our history with manipulation....

This episode was recorded right after Sydney has a shame spiral due to researching shame for this episode (lol rip). Listen to hear why we have shame, how it is harmful, and common areas we feel shame about. We talk about how shame lives in secret, and how empathy and self-compassion can help ease the intensity of shame. Reminder you are not alone and you are worthy of love! Thanks for listening &...

Join me and my bestie Rachel DeGroot as we go on a tangent-filled discussion regarding mental health. Get ready to laugh as we love using humor as a coping skill. We dive into the stigma surrounding mental health, our experience with religious trauma, the concept of self-love, healing through breakups, yoga, and so much more. Support the podcast with the links below, and please share!! Your suppor...