A Well Cared For Human: a mental health podcast
After completing her show Who Killed My Mother? a true crime podcast, Kory received countless emails from all over the world asking: ”How did you heal from everything that happened? How did you move away from all of the abuse, trauma, and mental illness to become the (mostly) happy, (mostly) healthy, and (mostly) successful person you are today? How can I be happier, healthier, and more at peace with myself and my life?” This wellness podcast will explore the answers to those questions. Disclaimer: Kory M. Shrum is not a healthcare professional. This podcast is not a replacement for professional treatment or medication. The show and its episodes were created for the purposes of relaxation, inspiration, and entertainment only. If you have any health conditions please consult a healthcare provider
Episodes
Ending a relationship is difficult and can trigger strong emotions in us. In this episode, Kory shares two major breakups that she went through in her life and what she did to work through those emotions and heal.
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Childhood emotional neglect can be incredibly destructive with long-lasting effects. In this episode, Kory shares her experience with emotional neglect and abuse and what steps she took to heal her relationship with her emotions.
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Everyone encounters difficult people in their daily lives. Whether it's someone in our family, a friend, a coworker--or even a keyboard warrior on the internet--Kory shares her strategies for protecting her peace during these encounters.
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Uncertainty and indecision are common life experiences. Sometimes it's hard to make that first step or even to decide what the next step should be. In this episode, Kory shares the strategies she relies on when she needs clarity and a clear path forward.
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In this episode (while water literally flows into Kory's basement), Kory shares what techniques she uses to break the habit of worrying.
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Recommended reading: Getting Unstuck by Pema Chodron
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In this episode, Kory talks about one of the greatest impediments to self-love: shame.
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Recommended reading: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown Getting Unstuck by Pema Chodr...
Is self-acceptance and the desire to change incompatible? In this episode, Kory goes through the steps she takes to make changes in her life and outlines how making change from a place of self-love rather than self-criticism, may very well be the most radical change of all.
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In this week's episode, Kory explores the experience of feeling stuck and what steps we can do to shift that energy.
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Recommended Reading: "Getting Unstuck" by Pema Chodron
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Often we aren't loyal to ourselves -- and yet loyalty is a key component of every healthy relationship. In this episode, Kory explores what it means to be loyal to the most important person in your life--YOU.
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There is a lot of confusion around the idea of detachment or non-attachment. It doesn't mean what you think it means, and non-attachment is a great tool for emotional regulation. In this episode, Kory clarifies what this buzz word means and how to make non-attachment your super power.
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In order to feel like a well cared for human, it's necessary to have a good relationship with ourselves. But what does it mean to have a good relationship with yourself? Why would you even want a relationship with yourself? And more importantly, how do we go about building (or rebuilding) that relationship?
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As we rebuild our relationship with our bodies it's essential to make an active effort to reclaim our bodies. In this episode, Kory outlines why reclaiming the body is a radical act of self-love.
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Sometimes self-care is actually more harmful than good. In this episode, Kory explains how to recognize when self-punishment, self-rejection, or self-criticism is masquerading as self-love. And more importantly, what you can do about it.
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Whether your goals are big or small, life often requires that we persevere. In this episode, Kory shares the five strategies she uses to strengthen her will to go on.
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Focus can be the difference between success and self-sabotage. Happiness and despondency. In this episode, Kory shares why focus matters and how to practice it when it matters most.
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Overwhelm can be triggered by to-do lists, big emotions, or sudden shifts in our lives. When this happens, what can we do to recenter ourselves?
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After completing her show Who Killed My Mother? a tr...
In this episode, Kory talks about her history of depression and how it culminated in suicidal ideation--as well as the roadmap she used for getting out of that dark place.
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To be human means we can't escape failure, heartbreak, or disappointment. In this episode, Kory shares some of her experiences with these setbacks, and how she uses the tool of recommitment to overcome these challenges.
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After completing her show Who Killed My Mother? a true crime podcast, Kory received countless emails from all over the...
Loneliness is one of the most painful emotions. In this episode, Kory shares her personal history and struggles with loneliness, as well as the strategies she uses to find relief from emotional disconnect and isolation.
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After completing her show Who Killed My Mother? a true crime podcast, Kory received countless emails from all over the...
There are many do's and don'ts when it comes to showing kindness. In this episode, Kory shares her own difficult journey with kindness, what she's learned along the way, and hopes you find inspiration herein to be more kind to yourself--and of course other people.
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After completing her show Who Killed My Mother? a true crime podcast, Kor...
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