And That’s Okay

Yvette is one of those people who once, you've met her you'll have a hard time forgetting her. She's always got a kind word to say, but will give it to you straight if you're itching for a dose of some reality. Our paths crossed in Louisiana, where she became a great friend. Then, there came a time neither of us knew how to be a good friend to each other, find out how we got back on course.

Mona Shaikh is a woman I have yet to meet in person. But one thing was clear, her personality is bigger than her story! She faced adversity, hate, abuse and stared death in the face. She's managed to take a horrific situation and turn it around, using her microphone as her platform to push back against stereotypes and cultural bounds. She's on a mission to tell her story and show those who've lived as scared children, there is a safe world out there waiting for you. YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/8u4LmJetq_s #andthatsokay #ato #childabuse #standagainstabuse #comedy #standupcomic #standupcomedy

Starr Hicks-Wilson is someone I met along my meditation journey. At first, all I knew of her was her voice and amazing meditation session I did through InsightTimer. I left a review and little did I know it would spark a friendship and future podcast episode. Her words are powerful, her message is even more poignant given most of us are looking for a little more self love in this new year. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N6yeHy96kKc

In the words of Katie Porche, life is a journey. To pack for this wild adventure, we pack a suitcase full of memories and experiences. The sum of those experiences is what make us, us. If you look back on the journey what would you leave and what would you take out of your life suitcase? Watch YouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa7NdSRtWdQ

Mimi Rohr is a gem. She's my second mom, and has spent countless hours on the phone with me, in person, and on hikes talking about her experiences and the paths that life gives us. We tackle immigration, moving back and what being' home' really means. Watch YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/-1E3bPlHvnM

There's a price you pay for being your authentic self. In today's discussion Zach Meiners dives into out-of-date practices of conversion therapy that he experienced when coming out. We start the conversation on what it means to be a part of the LGBTQ+ community and coming out. If you're in the community and need a boost to remember you're a bad ass, this episode is for you. If you're a parent struggling with your child's identity, this episode is also for you. Watch YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/xo3bt5FexVM

Addiction is one hell of a disease. For those battling the fight may seem like a lonely uphill battle. For the family, the disease is riddled with shame, fear and heartbreak. There are realities that come with addiction and 'falling off the wagon.' In a raw interview, Rachel Falgout explains her battle with alcohol and pain killers. Hear her story and her words to families and addicts alike. YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/s9snLs5M5ZU

There are people you simply jive with. CJ Daniels is one of those people, generally we've done it over a glass of wine and a really great recipe. He's listened to me for hours and given me countless tips and suggestions on life, today we are turning the table as talking about his own struggle with depression and the blues. YouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsSAipS9A3M&t=74s

✨Hayley Minogue and I have come a long way. Most of our days at our #Kentucky station were spent not seeing eye-to-eye. A single moment changed all that.

This episode is personal. It's a story I've only shared with close friends and family. For those who witnessed this day with us, it'll haunt them for the rest of their lives, for those who experienced it first-hand like myself, Kathleen Summerson and my family the details of this day have been replayed time and time again. For anyone struggling emotionally or psychologically there is help. In memory of my dad, Bartlomiej Bucki this episode is for him. It's the words I wish I got to say to him before he pulled the trigger. 05.05.1970-10.28.2011 Watch YouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQdHFMGdBLA #Andthatsokay #ato #amentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthpodcast #podcast #podcasts #mentalhealth #suicide #endthestigma #letstalkmental #suicideawareness #suicidesucks #suicideprevention

People are fascinated with blood and gore. But if you're like Will Charbonneau, you don't just see these scenes in movies, you attend to them in real life. There's a very different reality that television and movies don't show, the mental side effects these images have on a person in the long run. Will talks about his days as a Captain, a search and rescue operator during September 11th, as well as the treatment he's been receiving following his PTSD diagnosis. #Andthatsokay #ato #amentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthpodcast #podcast #podcasts #ptsd #posttraumaticstressdisorder #firefighter #jobstress #workstress #firstresponders #help #breakthestigma #letstalkmental Watch YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/0Pjr32Wf70M

Reecie Gilmore calls me a street paver. I find this funny since that's exactly how I view her. She's overcome one of the hardest moments a parent can go through and done so with grace. Her tears mirrored only by her strength to keep moving and paving the road for other broken hearted families. Watch YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/IVkE7w6Z9RQ

For the most part, our best and worst traits come directly from the people who raised us. Some of the traumas, beliefs and mentalities get stuck in the people we are and shape the adults we grow into. Reina Fuentes and I sit down to discuss how to break generational curses, while sweeping out the cobwebs of demons from our past. We touch on topics of cycles, narcissism, narcissistic abuse and family. Watch YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/xBPq0gP-ivk

When I think of success, I think of Eji Benson. He's a fashion designer who created 'City Junk NYC' a clothing and shoe brand in New York City. The irony of course, is when you speak to this man, he'll tell you he measures his success differently and he doesn't always feel like he's where he should be. Eji takes us on a road to his past where we discover some of the traumas and things that have held him back in his career. Pointing to the things that he's rarely shared with anyone. In his own words, these are his 'bare bones' as we talk mental health, challenge the norm of who gets abused and the road he's now taken to get to where he is today. Watch YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/k9AI89SG7f0 #AndThat'sOkay #AMentalHealthPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #EndTheStigma #LetsTalkMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters

Let me introduce you to Benita Zahn, she's a woman who has a wise word for every occasion. In a room full of people she will find the words to best help you in any given moment or situation. Benita rocked Albany, NY when she announced she was leaving the tv biz. She talks about her new life changes, her leap of faith and the struggles she faced and overcame to get to where she is today. In a candid conversation, Benita takes us along her row-boat journey of self discovery, perseverance, new chapters and new beginnings. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe to our podcast on the go on every major Podcast streaming service. Let's end the stigma around mental health. Watch YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/SxHaHAudeMQ #AndThat'sOkay #AMentalHealthPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #EndTheStigma #LetsTalkMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters

There's a point in our lives when each and every one of us will go through something. I've shared in other peoples trauma my entire news career. The best stories I've ever told were those of adversity and overcoming. We all have a story, including my own. This is my journey with mental health struggles: the ways in which I've broke down, overcome and continue to fight 'till this day. Meet my fellow wanderers, who help tell you my story while giving you a glimpse into their lives and every day struggles. Tune in every Thursday to hear from them. Find out how they take life's cruelest moments and make bring about some incredible change. Watch YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/JSuXcj_Ykn4 Check out my website: https://andthatsokay.net