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Healthy Illness
A weekly podcast to help you build healthy relationships while living with mental health conditions. Hosted by Kelly Marie, an advocate and peer who uses her own life experiences with anxiety, depression and borderline personality disorder to empower you to defy the limitations of your diagnosis and create the life you deserve. 🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC 📲 Instagram @thefrontseatlife FB @thefrontseatlife 🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros 🔗 Click Here to…
Episodes
Healthy IllnessGetting Curious About Personal Connections and Growth with Justen Arnold Part 2
Ep. 111 In part 2 of our conversation with Justen Arnold, we delve into an engaging discussion that touches on the significance of curiosity within…
Healthy Illness{BONUS} It's Not Your Fault That You're Unhealthy: Understanding the Uncontrollable Risk Factors of Your Environment
What is health and why do we get sick? In this episode, we're going to discuss what makes up a person's health and the risk factors of disease and why those…
Healthy IllnessStrength Through Pain with Justen Arnold: How Movement + Connection Can Heal Trauma and Relationships
Ep. 110 "Jesus and Muhammad, knew when to be with people and they knew when to take time to be alone with God and alone." - Justen Arnold In this two-part…
Healthy IllnessCycling for Mental Health: A Journey of Freedom and Discovery with Robert DeBereaux
Ep. 109 Robert Devereux is the featured guest on this episode of the Healthy Illness podcast. Recognized as the show's foremost mental health sports analyst…
Healthy IllnessMoving On: Letting Go of the Past and Embracing Change
Ep. 108 Kelly Marie explores the profound interplay between movement, mental health, and the significance of a stable living environment. As she ventures…
Healthy IllnessMovement vs. Exercise: Which is Better for Your Mental Health?
Ep. 107 Season 7 explores the importance of movement for your mental health. The episode serves as a comprehensive introduction to the connection between an…
Healthy IllnessStart with Sleep: First Step to Overall Health and Wellbeing with Soda Kuczkowski
Ep. 106 In the Season 7 opener, Kelly Marie dives deep into the topic of movement and its foundational impact on overall wellbeing, with a focus on the role of…
Healthy IllnessMindfulness + Blackness: Rediscovering Our Innate Healing Practices with Alexa + Edreys
Ep. 105 As world-class creatives, Alexa _ Edreys share their perspective on redefining the concept of stillness from a cultural standpoint as well as…
Healthy IllnessHip Hop: A Surprising Entry Point to Mindfulness with Alexa + Edreys from Eat off Art
Ep. 104 Kelly Marie continues her conversation with visual artists Edreys and Alexa Wajed. They share their own experiences with mindfulness and offer…
Healthy IllnessThe Real Deal: A Mindful Approach to Relationships and Art with Alexa + Edreys
Ep. 103 Kelly Marie is joined by Eat Off Art Founders Edreys and Alexa Wajed, to discuss the intersection of mindfulness, creativity, and mental health. The…
Healthy IllnessLiving the High Vibe Life with Merchon Hargrave: Community, Accountability and Mental Health
Ep. 102 Kelly Marie and Merchon Hargrave, founder of High Vibe Cowork, discuss the importance of community and accountability in building a high vibe life. She…
Healthy IllnessTurn Down for Zen: Lil Jon's Total Meditation Album Review
Ep. 101 Picture this: amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, where work deadlines, family obligations, and never-ending to-do lists reign supreme…
Healthy IllnessLiving a Front Seat Life: Kelly Marie's Radically Transparent, Mental Health Podcast Journey with Jazzy T
In this landmark 100th episode of the "Healthy Illness" podcast, host Kelly Marie and producer Jazzy T reflect on some of the most impactful episodes and…
Healthy IllnessRelax and Restore is What Vacation is for.
Ep. 99 Kelly Marie reflects on her recent trip to India and shares tips on how to prepare for life after vacationing. She discusses the importance of…
Healthy IllnessExpectations vs Reality: My First Trip to India
Ep. 98 Kelly Marie shares her experience of traveling to India for the first time and attending an Indian wedding. She discusses her expectations versus the…
Healthy IllnessI Can't Keep Calm I'm Stuck at the Airport! How To Manage Mental Health in Crisis Situations
Ep. 97 Kelly Marie guides you through the emotional roller coaster of her recent journey from India. Encapsulating the theme of resilience in the face of…
Healthy IllnessUsing Your "Why" To Fuel Your Motivation to Maintain Your Resolutions and Goals
Ep. 96 While traveling abroad, a congested Kelly Marie checks in to see how you are doing on your New Year's Resolutions. It's the middle of January and if…
Healthy IllnessMindful Resolutions: A Kinder, Gentler Approach to Self-Improvement in 2024
Ep. 94 Happy Damn New Year! Kelly Marie discusses the concept of New Year's resolutions and why they often lead to failure. Kelly encourages listeners to…
Healthy IllnessMerry Fucking Christmas: Mindfulness in the Midst of Holiday Madness
Ep. 93 Merry fucking Christmas. Welcome to the Healthy Illness podcast. I am your host, Kelly Marie, and today we're going to dive into the most wonderful time…
Healthy IllnessThe Gift of Now: Rethinking Birthday Celebrations Through a Mindfulness Lense
Ep. 92 Kelly Marie shares her personal struggle with birthday festivities and the societal pressures that come with them. Uncover the transformative impact of…
Healthy Illness"On Wednesdays We Wear Pink": Creating Routine for Mental Clarity Amidst Life's Chaos
Ep. 91 Do you want to experience a more organized and balanced mental state in your daily life? I will be revealing the key to achieving this by sharing the…
Healthy Illness5 Healthy Ways to Manage Holiday 2023 Expectations
Ep. 90 It’s Sagittarius season and Winter is here! While that brings great joy to some, others may be overwhelmed and need some help in managing expectations…
Healthy IllnessSugar High: The Link Between Food and Mental Well-Being with Chef Alexa
Chef Alexa Joan joins host Kelly Marie for a conversation on feeding the brain and the dangers of using sugar to cope with mental stress. Are your food choices…
Healthy IllnessSugar Crash: The Sneaky Culprit behind Mental Health Woes - Chef Alexa
Discover the shocking truth about sugar's impact on your mental health as Chef Alexa takes you on a mouth-watering journey to challenge your taste buds, ignite…
Healthy IllnessWinter Glow-Up: Seasonal Blues and Holiday Healing
Ep. 89 Ever been told to "snap out of it" when dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? The struggle is real, and host Kelly Marie understands. In this…
Healthy IllnessAdapting a Radical Self-Care Practice: Part 2 with Erie County Commissioner Marie Cannon
Ep. 88 Discover how a busy wife, mother, daughter, friend, mentor and auntie can adapt to a radical self-care mindset. My guest Marie Cannon has many roles in…
Healthy IllnessPrioritizing Radical Self-Care for Black Women in Leadership with Marie Cannon
Ep. 87 Explore how Marie Cannon, a dynamic Black professional woman excelling in a male-dominated industry, balances her multifaceted life while championing…
Healthy IllnessHow to Heal Communities of Color with Dr. Primm
Ep. 53 Nearly two months after the May 14th terrorist attack, the Eastside of Buffalo is beginning the process of healing from the disaster that killed 10 and…
Healthy IllnessHow Does Psychotherapy Work from a Faith Perspective? Rev Dr. Willard Ashley
Episode 54 When a community experiences a crisis such as a mass shooting, hurricane or terrorism, well-intentioned “outsiders” often come in and try to help…
Healthy Illness10 Self-Advocacy Steps for Health and Recovery
Ep. 77 Advocating for yourself is an important step in taking control of your well-being. It’s one of the tools in the self-care toolbox you can use. In this…
Healthy Illness”Just Give Me a Minute!”: Slow Down and Reclaim Inner Peace with a One-Minute Mindfulness Practice
Ep. 86🧘♀️ Ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and inner peace? 🧘♂️ Join us in the world of mindfulness – a life-changing practice that brings…
Healthy IllnessMindful Moments with Dr Michelle: Advocating for Mental Health and Preventative Care
Ep. 85 Mindfulness moments can happen in many ways. In episode #85 of the Healthy Illness podcast, host Kelly Marie discusses mental health, mindfulness and…
Healthy IllnessSilent Walking: The Viral Workout Trend with Mental Health Benefits
Ep. 84 Season 6 of Healthy Illness Podcast is all about Mindfulness and today's episode goes deep into a trending topic on TikTok #SilentWalking Silent walking…
Healthy IllnessMisdiagnosis Next Steps: Making Sense of Autism Self-Assessments
Ep. 83 Up next? Testing! Kelly Marie met with her therapist and they both agree that BPD may not be the correct diagnosis for her symptoms. In this episode…
Healthy IllnessRunning, Hiding and Healing from Trauma
Ep. 82 Running or hiding from a memory or past trauma is often necessary until you are mentally and emotionally equipped to face it. Many times, it’s a…
Healthy IllnessMisdiagnosed Again: BPD, Autism, or CPTSD? The Quest for Mental Health Clarity Continues
Ep. 81 In this episode, Kelly Marie dives into the possibility of being misdiagnosed, AGAIN! Does she actually live with borderline personality disorder or is…
Healthy IllnessDiabetes Diagnosis: How I Turned My Life Around with Ozempic and Self-Advocacy
Ep. 80 I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes while in the hospital recovering from her back surgery. I remembered the promise I made to myself in 2013 when in…
Healthy Illness”Says Who” Understanding Who is Behind Your Habitual Ways of Being and Doing
Ep. 79 As a society, we are often influenced to do things a certain way because of tradition, social media and even depictions on television. But have you ever…
Healthy IllnessConfronting Anxiety: How to Recognize the Physical Symptoms and Ask for Help
Ep. 78 Join Coach Kelly Marie as she confronts her anxiety around the thought of taking her bike out for a ride for the first time in over a year. This…
Healthy Illness6 Steps to Setting Boundaries and Maintaining Relationships
Ep. 76 Learning to set and implement boundaries can be difficult for many people. It’s even more difficult with people you care about. Those closest to us know…
Healthy IllnessSpine Surgery: My Journey with Spinal Laminectomy and Fusion
Ep. 75 Grab life by the cane. In this episode I shared my journey from having "heavy legs" and trouble walking up stairs to being recommended for emergency…
Healthy IllnessFeeling Loss: The Emotional Journey of Disability and Facing the Unknown
Ep. 74 Kelly Marie is faced with a sense of loss she can't quite identify. As she attempts to process her emotions, she realizes she must confront the…
Healthy IllnessDeath to the Mean Girl: Radical Self-Care is the Antidote for Toxic Work Environments
Ep. 73 How do we get rid of the mean girl persona? How do we become better people in the workplace and amongst our friends and family? How do we become unified…
Healthy Illness7 Journaling Strategies for Self-Improvement
Ep. 72 Journaling is a powerful tool and can be really effective in assisting you with your mental health. It’s a popular tool used in DBT for emotional…
Healthy IllnessDBT and Me: Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Action
Ep. 71 See DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy in action! DBT is a therapy used to treat people with Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, and Generalized…
Healthy Illness#DBT: A New Therapy Tool That Helps Me Understand Emotions
Ep. 70 Discover the power of emotional regulation to build better relationships with yourself and others with DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy. DBT is a…
Healthy IllnessWhat is a Mental Health Condition vs Illness?
Ep. 69 What's the difference between a mental health condition and a mental illness? A mental health illness has to be diagnosed by a licensed mental health…
Healthy IllnessBlack Women & Depression: Understanding Our Differences
Ep. 68 Struggling with clinical depression, a resilient Black woman strives to be seen and heard in a world that demands she be "stronger than everyone else,"…
Healthy IllnessHis & Her Mental Health Checklists with Rah of Fatha Torch Podcast (Part 1)
Ep. 67 Learn how host Kelly Marie and her guest, Rah host of Fatha Torch podcast developed their mental health wellness checklists and what they look for when…
Healthy IllnessBetter Relationships Come from Within: Self-Love and Forgiveness
Episode 66 Discover the power of healthy relationships with self and others on Healthy Illness Podcast. It is important to understand that we are responsible…
Healthy IllnessAre You an Emotional Addict? - Dr. Carleah East
Ep. 65 What is an emotional addict and why does she always end up with the same type of person? According to Dr. Carleah East, you become an emotional addict…
Healthy IllnessDepression Life Hack: Cleaning Your Room Without Getting Out of Bed
Ep. 64 Struggling with her mental health, Kelly Marie discovers an unorthodox yet effective life hack that helps her defy the odds and achieve her goal of…
Healthy IllnessI Want My Skin Back: living with BPD
Ep. 63 What does it feel like to live with Borderline Personality Disorder? Right now, Kelly Marie is dealing with a depressive episode and during these times…
Healthy IllnessGod’s Plan: Breaking Bad Habits with Rose Ann Forte
Ep 62 Habits, whether good or bad, are created over time. That means it takes time to break those habits and create behaviors that are more beneficial to…
Healthy IllnessHandle Stress Before It Handles You
Ep. 61 One of the risk factors for experiencing a mental health challenge is stress. Stress happens to everyone, but it's how you deal with it that matters. In…
Healthy IllnessDirty Dishes & Wardrobe Malfunctions
Ep. 60 There was mold in the dishes, and I kept ripping off my clothes. That's when I knew something was wrong! Coach Kelly Marie is back and getting real…
Healthy IllnessBad B****** Have Bad Days Too
If you are a Bad Bitch having a Bad Day then this episode is for you. The Hot Girl Coach and Coach Kelly Marie present the new mental health hub “Bad B******…
Healthy IllnessThe Warning Signs of Suicide & How to Respond with Dr. Celia Spacone
Ep 58 If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or know someone who is, this episode is for you. Dr. Celia Spacone & Coach Kelly Marie go through The FACT…
Healthy IllnessUnderstanding the Grace of God & Suicide with Apostle Dr. Garney Davis, Jr.
Episode 57 Coach Kelly Marie sits down with her pastor to discuss suicide and mental health from a faith perspective; exploring what the Bible has to say about…
Healthy IllnessWhen Physical & Mental Health Collide
Episode 56 Kelly Marie must choose between her mental health and physical health on the anniversary of her suicide attempt. In this episode, you will learn the…