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Just two mental health professionals trying to make sense of our minds, the world, and plants. Emily and Chelsea will lead you through a journey of laughter, tears, and confusion. Grab a glass of wine and kick back with Mental Health Succs. Support this p

Emily and Chelsea


    • Jan 18, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 54 EPISODES


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    In the Minds of Killers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 42:35


    In this episode Em and Chels take a deeper look at notorious serial killers and their mental health diagnoses. Make sure you tune in this week for a killer episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Heal your Inner Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 48:02


    In this episode, Em and Chels explore inner child work and shadow work. We explore the benefits of inner child work and how this impacts overall wellness. Grab them journals and start shadow working with us --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Water Your Why

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 39:23


    Welcome to the new year! Join us as we discuss setting goals to rejuvenate your passions and let go of anything that you no longer need to carry. Grab your watering can because we are about to help those goals grow!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    That's a Wrap 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 49:00


    Welcome back succas. In this episode Em and Chels recap the year 2021 and share our highs and lows in the most raw and vulnerable episode yet. We continue to thank you all for your support and love. Can't wait to see what 2022 brings. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    I Have a Theory.....

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 40:46


    Welcome back listeners! Life got us down and we lost some episodes but we are back! Try not to spill your coffee as you race to listen to this episode on the multiverse of theoretical frameworks. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Positivity: The Good Kind

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 46:00


    Join us as we talk about the power of positivity and gratitude. Yes, we know we are behind in weeks but just listen, okay. Grab a beverage and get thankful with us as we kick of Thanksgiving month the only way we know how. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Cognitive Destruction: A Look at Alzheimer's Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 40:31


    In this episode, Em and Chels discuss Alzheimer's disease and the impact it has on overall mental wellness. This week takes a different spin as this is generally a medical diagnosis but the mental health implications can't be ignored. Join us this week with your bestie, favorite snacks, and beverages. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    It's Halloween, Witches

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 44:35


    Welcome to year two of Mental Health Succs. We kick off spooky season with an episode on famous ghosts and their mental health struggles. Grab your ghouls and have some treats with us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Friends Don't Count Chromosomes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 43:24


    In this episode Em and Chels highlight Down Syndrome Awareness month. Kicking off a month full of awareness with a topic near and dear to Em's heart. Join us as we explore the ups and downs of Downs Syndrome. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Navigating Mental Health in a Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 35:26


    In this episode Em and Chels discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on suicide rates. Grab your doodle pages and take a listen with us this week. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide please reach out for help. You matter. Your life matters. 1-800-273-TALK (8255) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Dying with Dignity: Is it Really Your Choice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 46:35


    In this episode Em and Chels tackle yet another controversial topic: Physician assisted suicide. This is a different take on the topic of suicide so grab your snacks, beverage of choice, and get your comfy pants on. If you or anyone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, contact the suicide prevention hotline 1-800-273-8255 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    The Contagion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 40:39


    TW: Discussion of Suicide In week 2 of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Em and Chels cover the topic of contagions and clusters. Come hang out with us. 1.800.273.8255 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    1-800-273-TALK (8255)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 51:21


    Em and Chels kick off Suicide Prevention Awareness month with an episode on suicide-- come learn about at risk factors, warning signs, and what you can do to lend a helping hand to somebody near you who is struggling. You are loved. 1-800-273-8255 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Love Yourself Blind

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 42:26


    Welcome back friends! In this episode Em and Chels pick a diagnosis and open your world to Self Love Deficit Disorder and Conversion Disorder. Kick back, grab a snack (or beverage) and join us! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Back to School Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 53:13


    In this episode, Chels and Em's husband visits about mental health in the college setting as we all prepare for school to start back up. We talk about different Mental Health needs, coping, campus resources, and much more! Grab a drank and hang out with us! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Invisible Injury: Accessing Care when You Can't Prove It.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 42:38


    In this episode Em and Chels address the gaps in accessing mental health care. Grab your wine and access your anger because shit is about to get REAL --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    What Lies Beneath

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 40:40


    In this episode Em and Chels discuss how mental health presents in children. Learn how to nurture and promote positive wellbeing in young people while loving up on yourself by listening to us be awesome. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Speaking My Language

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 47:37


    In this episode Em and Chels dive into the Five Love Languages. What's your language?? Ask Chapman, he should know. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    All Aboard the Attachment Train

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 42:58


    In this episode, Em and Chels are on time and anxiously avoiding the topic of attachment styles. What style are you: Secure, Ambivalent, Avoidant, or Disorganized? Find out in this episode while Em and Chels giggle, snuggle, and get secure. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    We're Expecting...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 56:13


    In this episode Em and Chels discuss two badass people in the mental health field. Things get a little weird so hang on to the paranormal. Grab your drinks, snacks, and blankies to hang with us tonight! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Hazardous: Family Toxins Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 44:42


    In this episode Em and Chels dive into toxic and dysfunctional family patterns and how this can impact mental health. Put on your hazmat suits because toxicity is spewing in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    CAUTION: TRAUMA TOXINS AHEAD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 38:42


    In this episode, Em and Chels discuss trauma through the generations: how it is created, how to cope with it, and how to break the cycle. Be fashionably late with us and grab a drink! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Wellness and Wine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 38:35


    In this episode Em and Chels talk about the importance of mental wellness. Wine seems to be a good fit for our talk on wellness. Grab your drinks, snacks, or whatever and join us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Trauma Queens

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 42:34


    Em and Chels hang with Adri as we talk about trauma responses. All aboard the hot mess express so make sure you have your white claws and weight in Runza cookies. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Mental Health is STILL Health: Breaking Stigma

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 49:18


    In this episode, Em and Chels open the conversation about stigma and mental health. Join us for an open discussion about mental health and ways to break the stigma barriers. DON'T BE SCARED, START THE FUCKING CONVERSATION. Preferably kindly, over a glass of wine. #covenshit --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Water Your Plants

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 36:48


    In this episode Em and Chels talk about the mental health benefits of plants. And gardening. And Horticulture Therapy. And other random tangents because that is just who we are these days. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    We're Back Bitches: Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 41:16


    Welcome back! Em and Chels return tackling the topic of depression. Tune in and grab your snackies! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Narcissism: We Told You we were the BEST

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 38:26


    In this episode, Em and Chels talk about Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Grab your snackies and remember to water yourself and your friends this week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Social Media is Cancelled.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 45:30


    In this episode, Em and Chels discuss the impacts of social media on mental health. I'd tell you to follow us on our socials but that sounds hypocritical. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Same Storm, Different Boat: The Impacts of Toxic Positivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 39:47


    In this episode, Em and Chels discuss toxic positivity and the impacts this type of positivity can have. It's ok to not be ok. Grab your snacks and hang out with us this week! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Sorry, not Sorry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 40:10


    In this episode, which we know is late shut up, Em and Chels discuss empathy versus sympathy. We are not sympathetic that it is late. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Moldi-vite Souls

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 52:58


    In this episode, Davina joins Em and Chels to talk about some spiritual shit. Get your crystals ready and tag along as we discuss the impacts of spirituality on mental health. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Your Weight is NOT Your Worth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 57:36


    February 22 to February 28 is National Eating Disorder Awareness week. Join us as we discuss eating disorders and work to spread awareness and break the stigma surrounding eating disorders. Let's talk about it... For additional resources and information visit www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Text NEDA to 741741 National Eating Disorders Helpline: 1-800-931-2237 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    D.I.D: The Episode with Multiple Personalities

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 39:59


    In this episode Em and Chels talk about Dissociative Identity Disorder. Grab your favorite snacks before Em dies of hunger. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Don't Fucking Settle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 50:48


    Happy Galentine's Day! In this episode Em and Chels talk about healthy relationships, self-love, and everything relationship related. Tune in to hear us get real emotional, vulnerable, and as always, ridiculous. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Matter is the Minimum

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 50:52


    As we kick off Black History Month, Em and Chels take on the difficult topic of racism and its impacts on mental health. Not to get political, but it exists. Grab a drink (or a snackie, we don't judge) and enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Art Attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 46:52


    Try not to have an art attack when listening to the beauty of this episode. Em and Chels talk about Stendhal Syndrome and Caffeine Addiction Disorder. DON'T grab any coffee and listen to this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    That one Where Our Coping Succs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 50:48


    This week Em and Chels hit you with some awesome coping skills. We talk about the importance of learning to cope with stress appropriately and you will live forever. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Don't Fucking Lie to Your Therapist and Stay Hydrated

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 43:57


    In this episode, Em, Chels, and all the dogs talk about the dangers of misdiagnosis and how it can be prevented. Grab a popsicle and chill out with us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Riding the Bipolar-Coaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 47:27


    In this episode Em and Chels fucking talk about Bipolar I and Bipolar II disorders. We attempt to use the Fuck word as much as we can. Grab your drinks and get fucking ready to ride the roller coaster with us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Dear 2021: Try Me Bitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 41:48


    Ring in the New Year with Em and Chels as we talk about setting attainable goals and intentions to make 2021 your bitch. Chels definitely contributed. Don't get dust on your suckers and enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 0:22


    Welcome to Mental Health Succs. Join us every Tuesday for a new episode. Just two mental health professional trying to make sense of our minds, the world, and plants. Emily and Chelsea will lead you through a journey of laughter, tears, and confusion. Grab a glass of wine and kick back with Mental Health Succs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Good Fucking Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 50:37


    In this episode Em and Chels tackle the difficult topic of grief. We felt this was especially important to discuss during the holiday season. You might need some tissues for this one. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Peek-a-Bye-Bitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 45:25


    In this episode Em and Chels do a pick a diagnosis episode. Em talks about Capgras Syndrome and Chels sheds some light on Reactive Attachment Disorder. Em and Chels might break up after the end of this podcast. Y'all be the judge. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Somewhere, Over the Spectrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 49:45


    In this episode, Em and Chels discuss Autism Spectrum Disorders. Ted Bundy makes a special appearance this week, looking alarmingly constipated. Grab your favorite pod snack and tune in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Ya Big Fucking Noodle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 44:31


    In this episode, Em and Chels talk about Imposter Syndrome. Dick fingers abound, we expose ourselves as the frauds we are. All jokes aside, buckle up your vagina ears and talk about Imposter Syndrome. (We do not mean Among Us) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Gobble up your Troubles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 47:06


    In this episode, Em and Chels talk about the most common mental health struggles surrounding the holiday season. Don't let depression getcha down, come share our black eyed peas. Hit it Fergie. Click the link to support our pod! https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    Save your Trauma for yo' Mama

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 47:58


    Sorry, the hot mess express is back this week. Join Em and Chels as we discuss trauma in the simplest way possible. Try not to catch the stroke we keep passing back and forth. Grab a drink- you'll need it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    My Neck, My Back, My Panic Attacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 43:38


    In this episode, Em and Chels discuss panic attacks, their causes, triggers, symptoms, and treatment options. Kick back, and don't panic- we are here for you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    You're so Sensitive, I was Just Joking.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 46:12


    In this episode, Em and Chels cover the important topic of Domestic Violence. We explore the different types of abuse and their impacts on mental health. Domestic violence can be dangerous and a serious threat to the well-being of all involved. If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Domestic Abuse Hotline 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or TTY 1-800-787-3224. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

    When Life Gives you Pumpkins, Carve a Potato

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 46:22


    In this episode, Em and Chels discuss modern day cultural appropriation on October 31. Come learn about the history of Halloween and how costumes have perpetuated stereotypes of mental health disorders. Don't be a dick, carve a potato. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelsea-smithson/support

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