You, Me, Empathy: Sharing Our Mental Health Stories

On episode 9 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with illustrator, video creator and podcaster, Sophie Ansari (Podcrushed) to explore the culture of curiosity in the Bahá'í faith, having a life partner who is open to learning, naughty things we did as teenagers and being a hopeful teenager, and why we're mirrors for each other. Helpful things mentioned during this episode: @scribbledbysophiePodcrushed podcastBirth Fund How you can support Nōn and this independently-run podcast: Leave a 5-star rating and a wildly glowing review for We Can't Do It Alone on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.Order The Feely Cards on Bookshop.org, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or your local indie bookseller for yourself and literally everyone you know. Thank you for listening to We Can't Do It Alone! Don't forget about the helpers. We all need help. Even you.

On episode 8 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with comedian, actor and writer Daniel Van Kirk to explore human adaptability, why helping is an unspoken part of a single-parent home, the importance of celebrating while we're still in it, and why working hard and being kind gets you the second job. According to Nōn, Daniel is a sweetie pie, even if he might look like he can rough you up. Helpful things mentioned during this episode: Daniel Van Kirk@danielvankirkRose Gold (Daniel's comedy special!)Wine ClubPen Pals (latest eps on Patreon, backlog on Apple)The Midnight AirDumb People Town How you can support Nōn and this independently-run podcast: Leave a 5-star rating and a wildly glowing review for We Can't Do It Alone on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.Share your helpers with Nōn here and he may (or may not but still be delighted) share your helper on the podcast in season 2.Order The Feely Cards on Bookshop.org, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or your local indie bookseller for yourself and literally everyone you know. Thank you for listening to We Can't Do It Alone! Don't forget about the helpers. We all need help. Even you.

On episode 7 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with Ess Crossley (he/they) to explore our new project The Feely Cards (out October 22*), how helping sometimes looks like people educating us even if it feels uncomfortable, Ess's transformation from their "women phase" to their beautiful nonbinary trans little bean world, and how our capacity for love, patience, helping, and even being human is rekindled by community. Helpful things mentioned during this episode: @itskindaokOrder The Feely Cards (*the original pub date moved from Sept 17 to Oct 22 due to production delays)Victoria Native Friendship Centre (donate if you can!) About Ess: Ess Crossley (he/they) is a tattoo artist, co-founder of the Fruity Ceramic Studio, illustrator, and co-creator of The Feely Cards. They are a beautiful non-binary trans little bean who Nōn cherishes deeply. Connect with Ess on Instagram at @itskindaok. How you can support Nōn and this independently-run podcast: Leave a 5-star rating and a wildly glowing review for We Can't Do It Alone on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.Share your helpers with Nōn here and he may (or may not but still be delighted) share your helper on the podcast in season 2.Pre-order The Feely Cards on Bookshop.org, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or your local indie bookseller for yourself and literally everyone you know.Follow @wecantdoitalone on Instagram. Thank you for listening to We Can't Do It Alone! Don't forget about the helpers. We all need help. Even you.

On episode 6 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with Eric Dorsa to talk about their experience as a queer person in recovery (eating disorder, substance), how we silence or diminish parts of ourselves when things are disordered, what it's like to reclaim space in a world where you've felt unseen and unsupported, and how Eric embraces drag as a medium for bringing more inclusivity and equitable care in the recovery realm. Helpful things mentioned during this episode: @fkdragProject HealEating Recovery CenterTrans Lifeline About Eric: Eric Dorsa (they/she/elle/ella) is a drag performer (Fonda Koxx), podcaster, makeup artist, and mental health advocate with Eating Recovery Center and Project Heal. They are an activist who uses drag as a way to bring awareness to the inequities and inaccessibility in eating recovery spaces for folks of color, queer people, trans folks, and other marginalized identities. They are a gem of a human being who Nōn cares for deeply. How you can support Nōn and this independently-run podcast: Leave a 5-star rating and a wildly glowing review for We Can't Do It Alone on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.Share your helpers with Nōn here and he may (or may not but still be delighted) share your helper on the podcast in season 2.Order The Feely Cards on Bookshop.org, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or your local indie bookseller for yourself and literally everyone you know.Follow @wecantdoitalone on Instagram. Thank you for listening to We Can't Do It Alone! Don't forget about the helpers. We all need help. Even you.

On episode 5 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with Sam Robertson to explore the ripple effect of helping, why reading is the best way to strengthen your empathy muscles, why stories are the core of humanity, Sam's experience as an owner of an independent bookshop, and why bookstores are the heart of community. Helpful things mentioned during this episode: Arvida Book Co.@arvidabookcoThe Arvida ReviewMultiracial Americans of Southern California About Sam: Sam Robertson is the co-owner of Arvida Book Co., a magical independent bookstore in the heart of downtown Tustin, California. Sam is also the editor-in-chief of The Arvida Review, a community-oriented short fiction publication that provides a platform for new and diverse voices. She finds joy in the company of her daughters Abby and Ellie, her husband Mike, as well as indulging in the pleasures of reading, gardening, and dedicating time to serving her community. How you can support Nōn and this independently-run podcast: Leave a 5-star rating and a wildly glowing review for We Can't Do It Alone on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.Share your helpers with Nōn here and he may (or may not but still be delighted) share your helper on the podcast in season 2.Order The Feely Cards on Bookshop.org, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or your local indie bookseller for yourself and literally everyone you know.Follow @wecantdoitalone on Instagram. Thank you for listening to We Can't Do It Alone! Don't forget about the helpers. We all need help. Even you.

On episode 4 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with Bill Cole to explore coming of age during the AIDS crisis, queer representation in film, the particularly heinous stigma around AIDS, how someone you've never met can be a helper, and the lasting legacy of AIDS activist icon, Stephen Gendin. Helpful things mentioned during this episode: @billcolebillcoleThe AIDS MemorialBroadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS About Bill: After growing up on the beaches of Southern California, this highly sensitive creative soul put his talents as an artist, designer, and decorator to use for almost four decades in theater, film, television, and event production. Bill has also been a visible figure in the L.A. nightlife scene as the omnipresent doorman at the legendary neighborhood gay bar, Akbar. Bill is a big fan of history, especially LGBTQ+ history. For the past decade, Bill has been on a personal journey of emotional healing and self discovery. The next chapter of his life puts him in the deserts of Southern California, focusing on some more personal creative projects like his photo journal Instagram page, @mailslotboys, which documents a particular aspect of gay nightlife culture from a unique perspective. He hopes to have prints ready for a gallery show soon! How you can support Nōn and this independently-run podcast: Leave a 5-star rating and a wildly glowing review for We Can't Do It Alone on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.Share your helpers with Nōn here and he may (or may not but still be delighted) share your helper on the podcast in season 2.Order The Feely Cards on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org or your local indie bookseller for yourself and everyone you know.Follow @wecantdoitalone on Instagram. Thank you for listening to We Can't Do It Alone! Don't forget about the helpers. We all need help. Even you.

On episode 3 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with 20-something neurodivergent queer disabled writer, Zee Zelinski, to explore why we're mosaics of everything and everyone we've ever interacted with, the particular grief of help and helping as a disabled person, gender identity, feeling seen as a little queer kid, and Zee's love letter to poet Andrea Gibson. Helpful things mentioned during this episode: @thebeautifulgodsYour Life by Andrea GibsonTo Write Love On Her Arms Zee (they/them) is an intersectional writer and advocate residing in Washington State. Their work highlights their experiences in being a queer, neurodivergent, disabled 20-something in today's society. You can connect with Zee on Instagram @thebeautifulgods. How you can support Nōn and this independently-run podcast: Leave a 5-star rating and a wildly glowing review for We Can't Do It Alone on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.Share your helpers with Nōn here and he may (or may not but still be delighted) share your helper on the podcast in season 2.Order The Feely Cards on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org or your local indie bookseller for yourself and everyone you know.Follow @wecantdoitalone on Instagram. Thank you for listening to We Can't Do It Alone! Don't forget about the helpers. We all need help. Even you.

On episode 2 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with NY Times bestselling author Frederick Joseph to explore the craft and respite of writing poetry, Black boys and men being whole beings capable of being strong and soft, collective liberation, and how we feel collective care should look like: I am yours and you are mine. Frederick is the author of the heart-stirring poetry collection, We Alive, Beloved. Helpful things mentioned during this episode: Frederick Joseph@fredtjosephWe Alive, BelovedTrans Defense Fund LA Frederick Joseph is a Westchester raised two-time New York Times bestselling author, and a “genius across genres.” His books include a poetry collection, We Alive, Beloved, two books of nonfiction, Patriarchy Blues, and The Black Friend, a collaboration, Better Than We Found It, and a children's book, The Courage to Dream, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Joseph's books have been named an Amazon Editors' Pick, notable by the International Literacy Association, Best Children's Book of the Year by Bank Street College, a Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice selection, Booklist Editors' Choice, and more. He has written for The Boston Globe, Essence, Huffington Post, AdWeek, and Cosmopolitan, and won both the Letter Review Poetry prize and a Letter Review Essay prize. His most recent writing on politics and culture can be found on his Substack. He lives with his wife Porsche and dog Stokely in New York City. How you can support Nōn and this independently-run podcast: Leave a 5-star rating and a wildly glowing review for We Can't Do It Alone on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.Share your helpers with Nōn here and he may (or may not but still be delighted) share your helper on the podcast in season 2.Order The Feely Cards on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org or your local indie bookseller for yourself and everyone you know.Follow @wecantdoitalone on Instagram. Thank you for listening to We Can't Do It Alone! Don't forget about the helpers. We all need help. Even you.

On episode 1 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with Giselle Vriesen to explore being a first-time author, forgetting oneself in pursuit of creating, holding the darkness and the light, and letting people in to allow them to help us. Giselle is the author of Why We Play With Fire, a mythological adventure story that I absolutely adored. Helpful things mentioned during this episode: Why We Play With Fire by Giselle VriesenThe Moon In You: A Period Guide for Girls by Alexandria King and Giselle VriesenAffirmations for Black Women: a Journal by Oludara AdeeyoHappiness Is Overrated by Cuong Lu@gisellevriesen on Instagram@wandering.moons on Instagram Giselle Vriesen (she/they) is a 23-year-old author living on Halalt First Nations land on Vancouver Island Canada. Her debut YA fantasy novel Why We Play With Fire released in February of 2024 through Row House Publishing, distributed by S&S, her sequel is upcoming in 2026. Giselle is also the co-creator of the Anti-Racism Course for Educators, teaches a writing course that facilitates decolonized and embodied storytelling, and has been a professional tarot reader for the past eight years.  How you can support Nōn and this independently-run podcast: Leave a 5-star rating and a wildly glowing review for We Can't Do It Alone on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.Share your helpers with Nōn here and he may (or may not but still be delighted) share your helper on the podcast in season 2.Order The Feely Cards on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org or your local indie bookseller for yourself and everyone you know. Connect with Nōn and the podcast: @wecantdoitalone @youmeempathywecantdoitalone.com Thank you for listening to We Can't Do It Alone! Don't forget about the helpers. We all need help. Even you.

A little update from Nōn, and a new podcast called We Can't Do It Alone coming July 12!

On episode 262 of You, Me, Empathy, Emi Nietfeld and I explore society's obsession with resilience, what happened when Emi edited mental illness out of her college applications, the attachments we have to achievement and ambition, and Emi's wonderful memoir, Acceptance. Join the Feely Human membership community: feelyhuman.co/membership

On episode 261 of You, Me, Empathy, Dr. Jamie Marich (she/they) and I explore why safety is never guaranteed, being cool with Jesus but not cool with what the church has done to Jesus, “I don't know” as one the most spiritual phrases in our vocabulary, and an in-depth look at Dissociative Identity Disorder and why it's normal to dissociate. Read the full show notes. Join the Feely Human membership community: feelyhuman.co/membership

On episode 260 of You, Me, Empathy, traci kato-kiriyama (they/she) and I explore the empathy rooted in multidisciplinary art spaces, revitalizing and uplifting of Asian-American community and history, facing death every day and the opportunity within death moments, and what it takes to bring people together. Read the full show notes! Join the feely human membership community at feelyhuman.co/membership!

On episode 259 of You, Me, Empathy, Christina Lynn and I explore the type of self-care that looks like an abandonment of community, how to embrace your heart rather than your head, living open enough to be heartbroken, and the hypervigilance, anxiety, and burden of the caretaker. Read the full show notes. Join the Feely Human membership community at feelyhuman.co/membership!

On episode 258 of You, Me, Empathy, Jake Crawford and I explore life-changing friendships, growing up as a gay kid in a conservative town, what we do when the people who are supposed to love us don't accept us, and finding a voice on the stage. Read the full show notes here. Join the Feely Human membership community: feelyhuman.co/membership

On episode 257 of You, Me, Empathy, Jane Lui (Surrija) and I explore the grief of having to go outside your family to find the affection and love you need, Jane's magical experience being the opera voice for Michelle Yeoh in Everything Everywhere All At Once, why we're bound to lose ourselves and find ourselves again and again, and the keys to living porously. Read the full show notes here. Join the membership community: feelyhuman.co/membership

On episode 256 of You, Me, Empathy, Brandi Stanley and I explore the inclination to share the stuff that lights us up, why our aliveness can't be at the expense of another person's aliveness, cutting off parts of ourselves in order to belong (and feel safe), and the mysterious, magical, and paradoxical beauty that exists in the space between things. Read the full show notes here. Join the Feely Human membership community at FeelyHuman.co/membership.

On episode 255 of You, Me, Empathy, Traci Medeiros-Bagan (she/they) and I explore developing trust in our resiliency, examining our own proximity to power, how compartmentalization is its own privilege (and necessity), and sparking compassionate revolts in our hearts and in our communities. Read the full show notes here. Join the membership community: feelyhuman.co/membership

On episode 254 of You, Me, Empathy, Susie Boggess and I explore the early (and bumpy) days of sharing our mental health stories, knowing how to have conversations where we feel safe, and Party Freud, the card game for people who probably need therapy. Read the full show notes. Join the membership community: https://feelyhuman.co/membership

On episode 253 of You, Me, Empathy, Lauren Denitzio (they/them) and I gab about shaking the Etch A Sketch of our lives, how Lauren sparks creativity and hope (and snark) in a world that sometimes feels like a hellscape, toxic positivity and the privilege of being disengaged from the stuff that might make us uncomfortable (e.g. politics, racism, our own privilege, bias, and emotions), and why Warm Blanket, the latest album from Lauren's band, Worriers, is different from all the other records they've released. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Join the Feely Human membership community at FeelyHuman.co/membership. Disclaimer: You, Me, Empathy is not a substitute for therapy, medical advice or diagnosis. Please seek help with a professional if you need it. You are worthy of the care and nourishment of that journey.

On episode 252 of You, Me, Empathy, Calvin Eaton (540 W Main, Just Desserts!) and I explore the hardship of living with a disability in an ableist world, how white supremacy culture (individualism, patriarchy, capitalism, etc.) harms everyone, and building an ecosystem (aka community!) of people who see you and support you. Read the full show notes here. Join the Feely Human membership community: https://feelyhuman.co/membership And make sure to listen to the intro. I share an important announcement! Disclaimer: You, Me, Empathy is not a substitute for therapy, medical advice or diagnosis. Please seek help with a professional if you need it. You are worthy of the care and nourishment of that journey.

On episode 251 of You, Me, Empathy, Maggie Smith and I explore making checklists as a way to keep everything in control (and Maggie's apt childhood nickname, “checky listy”), intellectualizing our feelings vs. feeling our feelings, why looking back at past versions of ourselves requires self-compassion and self-forgiveness, and Maggie's stunningly and heart-achingly moving new memoir, You Could Make This Place Beautiful. Read the full show notes here. Join the Feely Human community at FeelyHuman.co/membership Disclaimer: You, Me, Empathy is not a substitute for therapy, medical advice or diagnosis. Please seek help with a professional if you need it. You are worthy of the care and nourishment of that journey.

On episode 250 of You, Me, Empathy, Kaitlin Ugolik Phillips and I explore encouraging our kids to recognize emotions, protecting our hearts while practicing empathy, our embarrassing LiveJournal days, and Kaitlin's wonderful book, The Future of Feeling: Building Empathy In a Tech-Obsessed World. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Join our membership community at FeelyHuman.co/membership.

On episode 249 of You, Me, Empathy, Cathleen Clerkin, PhD and I explore the myth of the heroic leader, the importance of perspective taking, being idealistic and realistic all at once, and Cathleen's resilience research, my resilience skepticism, and her book, Resilience That Works. Read the the full podcast show notes here. Join the feely human membership at feelyhuman.co/membership. Disclaimer: You, Me, Empathy is not a substitute for therapy, medical advice or diagnosis. Please seek help with a professional if you need it. You are worthy of the care and nourishment of that journey.

On episode 248 of You, Me, Empathy, Rahimeh Ramezany (she/her) and I explore why we're not going to kindness our way out of injustice, the dangers of being stuck in our desire to be right, and how Rahimeh is advocating for Muslim inclusion and equitable access, and incorporating considerations of religious identity into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work. Read the full show notes, including where to connect with Rahimeh, at FeelyHuman.co. Join the Feely Human membership community at FeelyHuman.co/membership.

On episode 247 of You, Me, Empathy, V Spehar (they/them) and I explore why asking for help is courageous, the importance of seeing beyond what people are saying, creating boundaries for the information we take in, and recognizing our humanity in the news. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Join the feely human membership at feelyhuman.co/membership.

On episode 246 of You, Me, Empathy, Kim Johnson and I explore the yearning for connection with peers outside of work, the intersection of community and loneliness, how Kim is making community building more accessible with Geneva, and the vulnerability of building community. Join the feely human community: feelyhuman.co/membership Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co.

On episode 245 of You, Me, Empathy, Timothy Goodman (artist and author of I Always Think It's Forever) and I explore heartbreak and the heightened romanticism of new relationships, the vulnerability of opening ourselves up to love, why "service” is Timothy's word of 2023, and the isolating, dividing, and bypassing power of toxic masculinity. Check out the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co! Join the Feely Human Membership Community at FeelyHuman.co/membership! Disclaimer: You, Me, Empathy is not a substitute for therapy, medical advice or diagnosis. Please seek help with a professional if you need it. You are worthy of the care and nourishment of that journey.

On episode 244 of You, Me, Empathy, Silke Herwald and I explore the subconscious and grief, how grief intersects with empathy, ways that we can feel more connected to those we've lost, and what it means to go from Grief to Love. Join the Feely Human membership community before February 11 as a founding member: FeelyHuman.co/membership Full show notes at FeelyHuman.co Disclaimer: You, Me, Empathy is not a substitute for therapy, medical advice or diagnosis. Please seek help with a professional if you need it. You are worthy of the care and nourishment of that journey.

On episode 243, Nōn announces the new Feely Human membership community that's coming January 11, 2023—a space to be witness the whole of each other! Sign up for the waitlist now, or join the membership community on January 11 at FeelyHuman.co/membership.

On episode 242 of You, Me, Empathy, Rory Scovel (Babylon, Physical, Pen Pals) and I explore how taking care of ourselves helps us better take care of others, confronting the fear of not making the “right” choices, psilocybin as an experience of profound empathy, and using our imaginations to break humans free of the boxes we want to put them in. For the full show notes, head to FeelyHuman.co. The feely human membership community launches January 11! Join the waitlist at FeelyHuman.co/soon. Disclaimer: You, Me, Empathy is not a substitute for therapy, medical advice or diagnosis. Please seek help with a professional if you need it. You are worthy of the care and nourishment of that journey.

On episode 241 of You, Me, Empathy, Jeffrey Jay (he/him) and I explore comedy as a way to process feelings, the little moments of gratitude before we continue our fight for progress, why Jeffrey felt safe enough to talk about being trans (and the privilege and intersectionality wrapped up in that), and the hit podcast, Being Trans, and how Jeffrey's experience on that show led to a vulnerability he didn't see coming. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. The feely human membership community launches January 11! Join the waitlist at FeelyHuman.co/soon. Disclaimer: You, Me, Empathy is not a substitute for therapy, medical advice or diagnosis. Please seek help with a professional if you need it. You are worthy of the care and nourishment of that journey.

On episode 240 of You, Me, Empathy, Liz Kleinrock (she/her) and I explore why bias is one of the things we humans all have in common, why unlearning is often harder than learning, and what anti-bias and anti-racist work looks like in the classroom. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Disclaimer: You, Me, Empathy is not a substitute for therapy, medical advice or diagnosis. Please seek help with a professional if you need it. You are worthy of the care and nourishment of that journey.

On episode 239 of You, Me, Empathy, Hannah and Kelty (founders of Upbringing.co) and I explore their codependence as twins growing up, how parenting is like improv, shifting our focus from how children are behaving to how they are feeling, and why kids are the original feely humans. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Content warning: A brief mention of animal abuse mentioned. Disclaimer: You, Me, Empathy is not a substitute for therapy, medical advice or diagnosis. Please seek help with a professional if you need it. You are worthy of the care and nourishment of that journey.

On episode 238 of You, Me, Empathy, Becca Rea-Tucker (@thesweetfeminist) and I explore the journey of being seen for who we are, destigmatizing abortion (sometimes with cakes) to reduce shame and help others feel less alone, and baking as a way to process feelings with the help of Becca's magical new cookbook, Baking By Feel. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co.

On episode 237 of You, Me, Empathy, Nora McInerny and I explore why nothing matters and everything matters all at once, the tension between your personal value and what you create, the loneliness of being an adult, how Nora's grief has impacted her empathy, and Nora's hilarious and heartwarming new book, Bad Vibes Only. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Content warning: Death, grief, and suicidal ideation are mentioned. Disclaimer: You, Me, Empathy is not a substitute for therapy, medical advice or diagnosis. Please seek help with a professional if you need it. You are worthy of the care and nourishment of that journey. Hugs.

On episode 236 of You, Me, Empathy, Mansi Choksi (author of The Newlyweds) and I explore arranged marriage in India, love as a revolutionary act, the emotional, cultural, and familial consequences of marrying against tradition, and what we are willing to risk for love. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co.

On episode 235 of You, Me, Empathy, Jessica Weissbuch and I explore the healing that happens in spaces where we're seen and heard, the wisdom and beauty in listening to kids, the life-changing moment in childhood when Jessica found a swastika on her driveway, and the truly life-saving magic that is Brave Trails. Read the show notes at FeelyHuman.co! The You, Me, Empathy podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Hey, feely humans. I'm doing something different today and previewing a clip from another cool podcast, The Happiness Lab! I hope you enjoy! You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life . . . more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You're dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. She'll take you through the latest scientific research and share some surprising and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness. In the preview you're about to hear, Laurie is joined by the US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to talk about a massive public health crisis that has touched nearly all of us at some time or another: loneliness. Loneliness is a far more common and far more serious problem than we think. If we're feeling lonely, what can we do? As you'll hear in this preview, we need to build out our social connections. Hear more from The Happiness Lab at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/thls5?sid=empathy

On episode 234 of You, Me, Empathy, Dr. Jennifer Mullan and I explore staying open enough to be overwhelmed, why burnout is understandable but not natural, what happens when there isn't space to have big feelings (especially for BIPOC, queer, non-binary, marginalized humans), and decolonizing therapy and capitalism's toxic influence on the mental health field. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. The You, Me, Empathy podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

On Episode 233 of You, Me, Empathy, Madison Thorn and I explore why fixing all the problems of others doesn't lead to being seen and loved, the near-death experience of being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 27 years old, and how a sign that said “sacrifice the weak” inspired Madison to create the High Risk Humans photography series—sharing the stories of those the CDC classified as “high risk” in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. (CW: Suicidal ideation, weight (as related to diabetes), and trauma mentioned in this episode.) Full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Empathy Links: Madison ThornHigh Risk HumansMadison on IGStay connected by subscribing to our newsletter!Movies That Make Us FeelStoried Hats - use code FEELY for 10% offJoin our next Feely HikesLet's get to 200 ratings on Apple PodcastsBuy pins, t-shirts, stickers, and moreMusic by David Grabowski

On Episode 232 of You, Me, Empathy, Dr. Viviana Coles and I explore the performing we do early in relationships, the adorable story of how Viviana met her husband, what Viviana has learned about human connection and empathy in relationships through being a panelist on the television show, Married At First Sight, and Viviana's wonderful new book, The 4 Intimacy Styles. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co.

On Episode 231 of You, Me, Empathy, Deborah Lee Smith (she/her) and I explore learning how to listen to our bodies, what it's like to experience a prolonged panic attack, why there's no shame or failure in divorce, and how there's always more than you see—if only we look, listen, soften, and be curious. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. The You, Me, Empathy podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Hi! It's a quick bonus episode about the future of the Feely Human community, and what that means for my time on Instagram, and what's coming in October 2022. Stay connected here.

On Episode 230 of You, Me, Empathy, Rebekah Borucki (she/they) and I explore how strangers are the family we haven't gotten to know yet, the fascinating differences between our respective religious upbringings, the intricacies of privilege, and how Row House Publishing is raising the volume on voices that matter. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Empathy Links: Rebekah BoruckiRow House Publishing on InstagramRow House PublishingBeing Trans podcastFinding Raffi podcastStay connected to Feely Human by subscribing to our newsletterMovies That Make Us Feel: Bonus Spinoff Podcast!Storied Hats - use code FEELY for 10% off!Join our next Feely Hikes!Let's get to 200 ratings on Apple Podcasts!Want to write for Feely Human?Buy pins, t-shirts, stickers, and more!Sign up for the Feely Human newsletterMusic by David Grabowski

On Episode 229 of You, Me, Empathy, Kate Spencer and I explore Kate's undying love for Phish, the feeling of trying to sell our creative work during such a collectively traumatic time in our history, Kate's delightful new romance novel, In a New York Minute, and why the romance genre can be a salve for grief and provide some momentary relief from the heaviness of the world. CW: This episode contains conversation around death and loss. Recorded in April 2022. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Empathy Links: Kate SpencerKate on InstagramIn a New York MinuteForever35 podcastThe Dead Mom's ClubHelder GuimarãesFeminist Women's Health Center - 50% of proceeds from shop through July 3 goes to Feminist Center!Movies That Make Us Feel: Bonus Spinoff Podcast!Storied Hats - use code FEELY for 10% off!Join our next Feely Hikes!Let's get to 200 ratings on Apple Podcasts!You, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramWant to write for Feely Human?Buy pins, t-shirts, stickers, and more!Sign up for the Feely Human newsletterMusic by David Grabowski

On Episode 228 of You, Me, Empathy, Kathryn Schulz (staff writer at The New Yorker and Pulitzer Prize winner) and I explore why each of us is obliged to dispel the darkness in the world, losing a father and finding a love, which is at the core of Kathryn's new memoir, Lost & Found, and the wild and-ness that makes us indelibly and wonderfully human. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Empathy Links: Kathryn SchulzLost & FoundThe Really Big OneMovies That Make Us Feel: Bonus Spinoff Podcast!Illustrating Empathy workshop on June 19Storied Hats - use code FEELY for 10% off!Join our next Feely Hikes!Let's get to 200 ratings on Apple Podcasts!You, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramWant to write for Feely Human?Buy pins, t-shirts, stickers, and more!Sign up for the Feely Human newsletterMusic by David Grabowski

On Episode 227 of You, Me, Empathy, Stephanie Wittels Wachs and I explore our messy human capacity for simultaneously feeling like we want to burn it all down, feeling overwhelmingly sad, and feeling like we need to keep fighting. We also dig into gun control, starting a company from a place of grief and desperation (Lemonada Media), and wanting to be truly useful in our empathy. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Trigger Warning: We discuss gun control, abortion, and death in this episode. Empathy Links: Last Day podcastLemonada MediaStephanie on Instagram and TwitterEverything Is Horrible and WonderfulMovies That Make Us Feel: Bonus Spinoff Podcast!Join our next Feely Hikes!Let's get to 200 ratings on Apple Podcasts!You, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramWant to write for Feely Human?Buy pins, t-shirts, stickers, and more!Sign up for the Feely Human newsletterMusic by David Grabowski

On Episode 226 of You, Me, Empathy, Mike Bender and I explore losing trust in our bodies, trying to see endings as transformational, the “Quiet House” Mike built to attempt to save his life from a mysterious collection of illnesses, and what it takes to be a curious observer. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Empathy Links: Support the Tinto Press Kickstarter!Mike on InstagramThe Quiet HouseThe End Is Just the BeginningMovies That Make Us Feel: Bonus Spinoff Podcast!Join our next Feely Hikes!Let's get to 200 ratings on Apple Podcasts!You, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramWant to write for Feely Human?Buy pins, t-shirts, stickers, and more!Sign up for the Feely Human newsletterMusic by David Grabowski

On Episode 225 of You, Me, Empathy, I take it solo to announce some big changes happening to the podcast starting this month, including transitioning from weekly episodes to bi-weekly (every two weeks), and an exciting new Patreon-only episode each month called Movies That Make Us Feel! Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Empathy Links: Join us on Patreon for the Movies That Make Us FeelContribute to the Movies That Make Us Feel movies list

On Episode 224 of You, Me, Empathy, Rob Volpe and I explore the change that can happen one conversation at a time, what empathy at work looks like, dismantling judgment in our hearts, and why empathy is radical. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co! Empathy Links: Tell Me More About ThatIgnite 360Rob on LinkedInRob on TwitterRob on InstagramJournal pre-sale ends May 4! Join our next Feely Hikes!Let's get to 200 ratings on Apple Podcasts!You, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramWant to write for Feely Human?Buy pins, t-shirts, stickers, and more!Sign up for the Feely Human newsletterGet bonus episodes every month on PatreonMusic by David Grabowski