The Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast

Our guest for this week's show is award winning comic, creator, performer, entertainer and producer Betty J Smithsonian talking to us about comedy, clowning, ego, connection, embracing failure, and how much  being present in the moment can help you find joy.Betty J Smithsonian's WebsiteKristin's WebsiteRalph's LinktreeWatch this episode on YouTubeSend us your questions! We may tackle yours in an upcoming episode!heyletmeaskyousomething@gmail.comDISCALIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.

On this week's show Kristin and I are digging into politics, religion, relationships, and trying to answer the question why do we attach to people who may not be the best for us.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's LinktreeSend us your questions! We may tackle yours in an upcoming episode!heyletmeaskyousomething@gmail.comDISCALIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.

On this week's show Kristin and I are talking more about quiet quitting and how it may tie into looking to switch careers over 40, what factors can go into looking for a new career after so many years, and how to know what to look for in this new phase of your life.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's LinktreeSend us your questions! We may tackle yours in an upcoming episode!heyletmeaskyousomething@gmail.comDISCALIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.

On this week's show Kristin and I are getting our frustrations out about quiet quitting, how it's not quitting at all and that name is dumb, how it's really self care, and why you should always advocate for yourself and your mental health.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's LinktreeSend us your questions! We may tackle yours in an upcoming episode!heyletmeaskyousomething@gmail.comDISCALIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.

On this week's show Kristin and I are talking about navigating the shifting tides of emotions, how we can feel a bunch of emotions every day, why sitting with some of them can be tense, and how to take some of the anxiety out of the whole journey.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's LinktreeSend us your questions! We may tackle yours in an upcoming episode!heyletmeaskyousomething@gmail.comDISCALIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.

On this week's show Kristin and I are digging into self-actualization. What it is, what's in it for everyone, why it's so hard to reach, and why it can seem easy for some and impossible for others.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's LinktreeWhite, Pink, and Brown NoiseMaslow's Hierarchy of NeedsSelf-Actualization DefinitionSend us your questions! We may tackle yours in an upcoming episode!heyletmeaskyousomething@gmail.comDISCALIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.

On this week's show Kristin and I are taking on my anxiety monster and talking about my recent bout of overwhelming anxiety, what anxiety looks like, who gets it, and how you can fight back against it.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's LinktreeSend us your questions! We may tackle yours in an upcoming episode!heyletmeaskyousomething@gmail.comDISCALIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.

TW: Discussion of self-harm.In light of the recent SCOTUS decision to deny women bodily autonomy protection, this week Kristin and I are talking all about how to be a good support for someone going through trauma, why listening is such an important tool, and why offering advice may not be the best move.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline800-273-8255International Suicide Prevention Contact InformationUS Suicide Prevention Contact InformationKristin's WebsiteRalph's LinktreeSend us your questions! We may tackle yours in an upcoming episode!heyletmeaskyousomething@gmail.comDISCALIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.

On this week's show Kristin and I are talking all about triggering, what it is, who can be triggered, and how we can all talk about it with more care and understanding.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's LinktreeSend us your questions! We may tackle yours in an upcoming episode!heyletmeaskyousomething@gmail.comDISCALIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.

On this week's show Kristin and I are digging into conversations, why the hard ones can be so hard, tuning into what kind of conversationalists we are, and giving ourselves permission to be wrong sometimes.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's LinktreeSend us your questions! We may tackle yours in an upcoming episode!heyletmeaskyousomething@gmail.comDISCALIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.

On this week's show Kristin and I are talking about the recent mass shooting in the US, how we are all living in a state of perpetual trauma, how it affects our lives, and some things we can do to deal with the ongoing pain in our lives.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's LinktreeSend us your questions! We may tackle yours in an upcoming episode!heyletmeaskyousomething@gmail.comDISCALIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.

On this week's show Kristin and I are talking all about toxic people and relationships, how to notice them, not get into them, and if you do, how to get out.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's LinktreeSend us your questions! We may tackle yours in an upcoming episode!heyletmeaskyousomething@gmail.comDISCALIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.

On this week's show Kristin and I are digging into the dark side of working from home and some of the unforeseen mental health risks that can occur.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's LinktreeSend us your questions! We may tackle yours in an upcoming episode!heyletmeaskyousomething@gmail.comDISCALIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.

On this week's show Kristin and I are talking all about our relationship to our parents and how we can start seeing our parents as not just parent's but fellow human beings. We also dig into family expectations vs reality, forging your own path, and arriving to the conversation with best intentions. Kristin's WebsiteRalph's LinktreeSend us your questions! We may tackle yours in an upcoming episode!heyletmeaskyousomething@gmail.comDISCALIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.

On this week's show Kristin and I are digging into the Oscars slap, how everyone involved handled the incident, what could have fueled it, the different points of view, and what happens next. This is our last episode of Season 3! We will be back in 2 weeks for Season 4!Kristin's WebsiteRalph's LinktreeSend us your questions! We may tackle yours in an upcoming episode!heyletmeaskyousomething@gmail.comDISCALIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.

On this week's show Kristin and I are talking to Dr. Joe Sherman a pediatrician, coach and consultant to physicians and healthcare organizations who helps healthcare professionals find the joy in their work, survive and hopefully thrive in their careers.Dr. Sherman helps healthcare professionals transform their relationship with the unrelenting demands of their jobs and discover a path toward meaning, professional fulfillment, and career longevity. He believes the key to personal and professional success lies in bringing “soul to role” in your medical practice. Dr. Sherman is a consultant to physicians and healthcare organizations in the areas of cross-cultural medicine, leadership, and provider well-being.  He is a facilitator with the Center for Courage & Renewal and a Master Certified Physician Development Coach with the Physician Coaching Institute. Dr. Sherman has been in pediatric practice for over 35 years concentrating on healthcare delivery to underserved and medically complex children in the District of Columbia, Tacoma, Seattle, Uganda, and Bolivia.  He has held numerous faculty positions and is currently Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington.You can reach Dr. Sherman at joe@joeshermanmd.comJoeShermanMD.comKristin's WebsiteRalph's LinktreeDISCALIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.

On this week's show Kristin and I are talking all about why it's so hard to walk away from people and situations that aren't working, the reasons we stay, and what could be waiting for us in the unknown.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's LinktreeDISCALIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.

On this week's show Kristin and I are talking all about what it means to be truly present and what can stand in the way of true connection. We also give some ideas about how to know what kind of conversationalist you are, as well as how to settle into a conversation and be as present as possible. Kristin's WebsiteRalph's LinktreeDISCALIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional. 

On this week's show we're chatting with veteran PR expert Andrea Pass, owner of Andrea Pass PR about her personal story, what value a PR professional can bring to solopreneurs and small businesses, and what aspects of PR anyone can bring to how they approach their relationships.For over 30 years, Andrea Pass has created and implement public relations campaigns in a wide range of categories including consumer products, lifestyle, B2B, education, health/wellness/fitness, beauty, food, authors, non-profits and more. Pass has secured coverage in media outlets from NBC “Today,” ABC “20/20,” MSNBC “Your Business,”and ABC “Good Morning America," and represented clients including 4ocean, Wolfgang Puck, Ronco, and the New Jersey Restaurant Association.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's LinktreeAndrea Pass PRAndrea Pass on FacebookAndrea Pass on TwitterAndrea Pass on InstagramAndrea Pass on LinkedInDISCALIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional. 

On this episode, we chat with young author Ben Levin about his book "In The Hole", a story of one family's struggle with homelessness. We also dive into the different aspects of homelessness, the research Ben did for this book, his young adult audience and how important storytelling is in children's literature. Ben has been in love with stories ever since he was a little boy and has written many throughout his life. “Stories just constantly pop into my mind like magic, and I feel a need to share them with other kids,” says the teenager. Born in Lexington, Massachusetts, the New England native currently lives in Montvale, New Jersey with his parents, his little brother, Jake, and their two dogs, Stark and Sherlock. When he isn't writing, Ben enjoys reading, playing sports, hanging out with friends—and listening to the Beatles.Ben is also proud to be autistic and wants to use his status as an author on the spectrum to be an example of how autism is not a setback, but a gift. He wants other people on the spectrum to know that they are as capable of following their dreams as anyone else. “The label doesn't matter,” says Ben. “We are capable of making our dreams come true too!”Ben's WebsiteIn The Hole on AmazonJumpmaster PressKristin's WebsiteRalph's LinktreeMike Lupica's WebsiteDISCALIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional. 

On this week's show we are talking about cancel culture, who get's canceled, why some people never learn, and if it really is a one way ticket out of town or if there's a way back to where you were before. Hey you can ask us a question! heyletmeaskyousomething@gmail.comDISCALIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional. Kristin's WebsiteRalph's Linktree

On this week's show Kristin and I are talking about our frustration with the book bans that are happening all over the US and how it impacts communication, growth, and child development.DISCLAIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional. Kristin's WebsiteRalph's LinktreeBook Bans Are Targeting the History of Oppression - The Atlantic

On this episode, Kristin and Ralph talk to the co-hosts of The Rotten Treasure Podcast Jim O'Donnell and Kai Bobbi about comedy, who gets into the world of comedy, and how humor can be a great sword and shield. Jim O‘Donnell (He/Him) and Kai Bobbi (They/Them) invite fellow comedians to watch and review movie franchises that arguably went on longer than they should have. Each week will focus on a singular installment of whichever franchise they are covering at that time. You can find Jim and Kai's podcast on your preferred podcast app. Be sure to follow their social media for general tomfoolery. Linktree below!DISCLAIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional. Kristin's WebsiteRalph's LinktreeThe Rotten Treasure PatreonThe Rotten Treasure Linktree

On this episode, Kristin and Ralph head off to the gun range and take aim at the mindset of product over people, why mental health is so devalued in the US, why the Great Resignation is a good thing, finding a job that fits into your life and not the other way around, and being a spy with a weakness for chocolate chip cookies.Don't forget to rate our show and give us a follow, a like, or subscribe! We love what we do and want to inspire MORE people to ask MORE questions and have MORE interesting conversations. And check out our YouTube channel to see us in action and hear stuff that didn't make the cut for the podcast. DISCLAIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional. Kristin's WebsiteRalph's Linktree

On this episode, Kristin and Ralph unknowingly wear the same shirt and bond over talking about guilt and shame, the definition, why people feel it, if they are biological or learned, the point of making someone feel guilty or ashamed, how to break unhealthy thought patterns around them, and being the most unfocused show on the internet. Don't forget to rate our show and give us a follow, a like, or subscribe! We love what we do and want to inspire MORE people to ask MORE questions and have MORE interesting conversations. And check out our YouTube channel to see us in action and hear stuff that didn't make the cut for the podcast. DISCLAIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's WebsiteThe Rotten Treasure Podcast

On this episode, Kristin and Ralph connect through a Zoom call to safely chat about new years resolutions, why people make them, why they rarely work, what kinds of choices you can make instead, and taking baby steps toward filling your life with fun, healthy habits. Don't forget to rate our show and give us a follow, a like, or subscribe! We love what we do and want to inspire MORE people to ask MORE questions and have MORE interesting conversations. And check out our YouTube channel to see us in action and hear stuff that didn't make the cut for the podcast. DISCLAIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's Website

On this episode, Kristin and Ralph sit at the kid's table and talk about handling the holidays, talking to your family, overcoming stressors, the power of taking a break in the bathroom, engaging in civil conversation, sharing what you want to share, practicing self-care during the holidays, and answering your questions live. Don't forget to rate our show and give us a follow, a like, or subscribe! We love what we do and want to inspire MORE people to ask MORE questions and have MORE interesting conversations. And check out our YouTube channel to see us in action and hear stuff that didn't make the cut for the podcast. DISCLAIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's Website

On this episode, Kristin and Ralph get serious and talk about anger, privilege, and entitlement, different kinds of privilege, handling perceived powerlessness, possible ties to imposter syndrome, holding yourself accountable, having tough conversations, waiting in line as a metaphor for life, and the joys of having luxurious hair. Don't forget to rate our show and give us a follow, a like, or subscribe! We love what we do and want to inspire MORE people to ask MORE questions and have MORE interesting conversations. And check out our YouTube channel to see us in action and hear stuff that didn't make the cut for the podcast. DISCLAIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional. Kristin's WebsiteRalph's WebsiteNAACPCultural SurvivalHuman Rights Campaign

On this episode, Kristin and Ralph talk about social media, popularity, privilege and how their effect has been magnified by the pandemic with guests Aubrie Williams and Shannon Devido. Aubrie is a Philadelphia-based comedian/writer/actor who loves pizza, Dolly Parton, and nostalgia and along with Shannon is one half of King Friday Productions. You can find her writing on Medium, McSweeney's, Slackjaw, and the comedy & country music blog Parton & Pearl!Shannon DeVido is a BAFTA Breakthrough actress and ViacomCBS Showcase 2021 participant. Shannon is best known for her roles in Difficult People (Hulu), Insatiable (Netflix), Bridesman (Grindr), Delco Proper (Comedy Central), and Manifest (NBC), as well as appearances on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore and Sesame Street. Shannon starred in the world premieres of Michael Lew's dark comedy Teenage Dick at the Public Theater and Samuel D. Hunter's The Healing. Shannon has also acquired a dedicated following on her disability-focused comedy YouTube channel Stare at Shannon. She leads the cast of the full-length independent feature film Best Summer Ever, an award-winning musical comedy. Shannon has penned the award winning short films The Siblings Liebencrantz and Musical Chairs. Don't forget to rate our show and give us a follow, a like, or subscribe! We love what we do and want to inspire MORE people to ask MORE questions and have MORE interesting conversations. And check out our YouTube channel to see us in action and hear stuff that didn't make the cut for the podcast. DISCLAIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's WebsiteShannon DevidoAubrie Williams on MediumKing Friday ProductionsBest Summer EverTeenage DickFair Deal PodcastDan Price @ InstagramMiranda Sings

On this episode, Kristin and Ralph put on their lab coats and scribble on their clipboards about how to handle imposter syndrome, what imposter syndrome is, who gets it, what triggers it, how comparing yourself to others doesn't help it, ignoring it vs acknowledging it, ways to push back against it, and happily joining the Viola Davis fan club. Don't forget to rate our show and give us a follow, a like, or subscribe! We love what we do and want to inspire MORE people to ask MORE questions and have MORE interesting conversations. And check out our YouTube channel to see us in action and hear stuff that didn't make the cut for the podcast. And as always the views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's WebsiteVIA Strengths SurveyMr. Domo

On this episode, Kristin and Ralph ask friendly questions like how do you make friends as an adult? Is it easier in school vs the real world? Does it depend on proximity? Does it depend on shared experience? Is it easier for introverts vs extroverts? Does maturing as an adult change our view of friendships? What about planning Meetups? And are you using large framed works of art as a giant coaster for your wine? If not, why not?Don't forget to rate our show and give us a follow, a like, or subscribe! We love what we do and want to inspire MORE people to ask MORE questions and have MORE interesting conversations. And check out our YouTube channel to see us in action and hear stuff that didn't make the cut for the podcast. DISCLAIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's WebsiteThe Mütter MuseumPhiladelphia Museum of ArtChatter by Ethan KrossMeetUp

On this episode, Kristin and Ralph grab their guitars and strum a little ditty about wasted time and regret, what wasted time really means, the role privilege and choice play in feelings of wasted time, how framing the experience helps process the experience, money and its affect on our perceptions, how self care is NOT wasted time, and why the city smells like a fart. Don't forget to rate our show and give us a follow, a like, or subscribe! We love what we do and want to inspire MORE people to ask MORE questions and have MORE interesting conversations. And check out our YouTube channel to see us in action and hear stuff that didn't make the cut for the podcast. Follow the link on our homepage.DISCLAIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional. Kristin's WebsiteRalph's Website

On this episode, Kristin and Ralph welcome Neal King, LCSW. Neal has a master's in social work and is a licensed clinical social worker with training in hypnotherapy, sand tray therapy, and EMDR. He is founder of King Motivates, LLC, where he developed cognitive reconditioning programs to help eliminate unhelpful thinking and habits. As a national presenter, and in his practice, his motivational and informative interventions are designed to rethink allowing stress to invade your body and offers innovative methods. Neal uses comedy improv in his practice to treat couples, families and in group settings – that extend to corporations, schools, colleges and camps. He is currently launching a high quality online therapy business called "YOUR TIME ON LINE" which will launch before Thanksgiving. Currently, Neal has been developing "Joy Management" that he shares with clients and plans to have a working outline of the concept, how to incorporate into your life, and conduct research on  its efficacy.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's WebsiteNeal's Website

On this episode, Kristin and Ralph ask each other for help in talking about how to ask for help, the power dynamic in asking, giving up control, handling perfectionism, being miserable living up to others expectations, the loneliness of going it alone, how asking for help does not equal failure, and being interrupted by Siri at very inconvenient times.Don't forget to rate our show and give us a follow, a like, or subscribe! We love what we do and want to inspire MORE people to ask MORE questions and have MORE interesting conversations. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional. Kristin's WebsiteRalph's WebsiteHBR - How to Get the Help You NeedKatamari Damacy (Wikipedia)

This episode is a kind of sequel for episode S02E03 - What Makes a Good Leader. If you're curious, jump in and listen to that episode as well!On this episode, Kristin and Ralph are joined by Leadership Development expert Sarah Kay, ACC, MSHR.Sarah is a Leadership Coach working with people managers and their teams to help reach peak performance and happiness. Throughout the year, she invites mid-level leaders to join her 2-month, interactive Leadership Workshop Series called, Leading on Purpose: What Matters Most for Growing Leaders. You can find Sarah's contact information at the end of this episode and in the show notes below.Show LinksKristin's WebsiteRalph's WebsiteSarah's WebsiteSarah's InstagramSarah's LinkedInShawn Achor Ted Talk

On this episode, Kristin and Ralph want you to meet us in our office so we can discuss what it takes to be a good leader, the subjectivity of professionalism, being a role model for others, giving your team the support they need, creating a culture of support, lifting people up vs pushing them down, being old and annoyed, and having a messy Doritos problem. Kristin's WebsiteRalph's Website

In this episode, Kristin and Ralph apologize profusely as they talk about why we keep apologizing, the link between people pleasing and apologizing, finding the right words at the right time, different ways to show empathy, getting weird songs stuck in your head, and cute little city bunnies.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's Website

In this episode, Kristin and Ralph welcome humorist, host, and songwriter Ryan T. Barlow and Executive Driector, storyteller, and local sandwich expert Neil P. Bardhan to talk about what it means to find the joy in what you love, how to make time for the joyful things, and what makes it all worth it.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's WebsiteNeil's TwitterMy Dinner with Ryaneil PT BardhanlowMean Wendy BandThe N Crowd

In this episode, Kristin and Ralph take some time for themselves and set their away messages to mention the middle ground between selfish and selfless, showing up better for others, being deserving of attention, and how to NOT fall for internet scams.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's Website

In this episode, Kristin and Ralph take over the swing set and try to swing high enough to see the importance of play, giving yourself permission, the concrete benefits of fun, and that sweet new computer smell.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's Website

In this episode, Kristin and Ralph take a good long look in the mirror and whisper to themselves about feeling your age, how old is too old, matters of perspective, gender and age, limiting beliefs, not giving a crap, updating corporate hiring practices, and the benefits of great oral hygiene.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's Website

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In this episode, Kristin and Ralph take a deep breath and discuss how to talk to your boss, writing an email and NOT pressing send, and riding sea turtles.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's Website

In this episode, Kristin and Ralph read each others diaries and discuss becoming the person you're supposed to be, the honor system, missing something that's missing, the dangers of comparing yourself to others, looking back to look forward, the difference between a job, a career, and a calling, and what it means to get truly geesed up.Follow UsKristin's WebsiteRalph's Website

In this episode, Kristin and Ralph shake off the cobwebs and discuss reemerging into society after the quarantine. This brings all kinds of issues, from being overwhelmed by a full social calendar, to what work looks like after a year on Zoom, to being more intentional and purposeful. We tackle all of this and more and give you some helpful insight into how to reemerge with your best self forward.Follow Us:Kristin's WebsiteRalph's Website

In this episode: Kristin and Ralph shovel sand around the idea of getting a beach body and how it's not as simple as it seems. They also talk about building self-esteem, improving self-talk, how perfect doesn't exist, tools that build resiliency, the power of a good night's sleep, and what JLo is eating for breakfast.Follow Us:Kristin's Psychology Today ProfileKristin's WebsiteRalph's WebsiteRalph's LinkedInRalph's FacebookRalph's Instagram

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Kristin and Ralph answer questions about what therapists and life coaches actually do, the importance of mental health care and mental hygiene, and how it's never about the milk. Show NotesIn this episode, Kristin and Ralph answer questions about what therapists and life coaches actually do, their specific qualifications, the importance of mental health care and mental hygiene, soft skills vs hard skills, the importance of celebrating the wins vs focusing on the defeats, creating healthy habits, and how it's never about the milk.Follow UsKristin's Psychology Today ProfileKristin's WebsiteRalph's WebsiteRalph's LinkedInRalph's FacebookRalph's InstagramSubmit a Questionheyletmeaskyousomething@gmail.com