Unwell with Erica

Unwell with Erica

Candid conversations about mental health and wellness from a personal and professional perspective.

Episodes

July 22, 2022 86 mins

Erica speaks with John Littlefair, writer, speaker, dog lover, and the host of Never Just A Dog podcast. They discuss the cyclical nature of grief, how John got into talking about dogs for a living, and how to support a friend who is going through a loss.

About John

  • Never Just a Dog podcast
  • @neverjustadog on Instagram
  • Referenced in the Episode

  • Dr. Katie Lawlor on Never Just a Dog
  • Dr. Katie Lawlor on Unwell with Erica
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    Erica catches you up on her year (!!!) since the last episode – including health challenges, planning a wedding, and lots of feelings about body image. Plus, hear what's in store for season 2 of Unwell with Erica!
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    Erica talks all things kindness, gratitude, and transparency with Jenn Wilson. She shares how intentional acts of kindness can change your life, why you should always be your most authentic self, and the importance of ritualistic self care (aka #TubClub).

    About Jenn

  • Follow Jenn's Personal Instagram
  • @meetjennprice on Instagram
  • Follow Poppy on Instagram
  • More about Jenn
  • Referenced in the Episode

  • Brene Brown's Core Values list
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    Erica speaks with Dr. Katie Lawlor, a psychologist specializing in the human-animal bond, and the grief associated with pet loss. They discuss the gaps you feel in your life when you lose a pet, some suggestions for coping with loss, and what you can do for your friends when their pet passes away.

    About Katie

  • Follow Katie on Instagram
  • Pet Loss Community on Patreon
  • Veterinary Mental Health Initiative
  • Referenced in the Episode

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    May 20, 2021 68 mins

    Erica speaks with Heidi B, a speaker, relationship expert, and author. She shares her sobriety journey, why getting sober doesn't mean you're a saint, and the horrors of running into your OkCupid date at AA. She also shares some relationship advice about being upfront about what you need in a partnership.

    About Heidi

  • Follow Heidi on Instagram
  • Heidi's book: Relationship Ready: How I Stopped F*cking Randos and Started Cupcak...
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    Erica speaks with Katherine Donnelly, an avid skier, outdoorswoman, and Director of Operations at Trew Gear. Katherine details her mental health before and after her traumatic brain injury sustained from a skiing accident. They also discuss why having a panic attack on the mountain is the worst, how much a good doctor can change your life, and why you don't have to go hard to have fun.

    About Katherine

  • Follow Katherine on Instagra...
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    Erica speaks with Adriana Noesi who details her experience with postpartum depression, describes how even depressed people can be the "happy go lucky"  friend, and also shares her experience as a Mormon missionary through the lens of mental health.

    About Adriana

  • Follow Adriana on TikTok
  • Follow Adriana on Instagram
  • Referenced in the Episode

  • Kate Kennedy's Be There in Five podcast (Episode: True Love Weights)
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    Erica speaks with Taylor Scoma, an Account Executive at Greenbits, a cannabis software company, and fellow Portland foodie. They discuss the ripple effects that a job you hate can have on your mental health throughout your life, what a great job feels like, and how to get better at taking risks and accepting change.

    About Taylor

  • Follow Taylor on Instagram
  • Connect with Taylor on LinkedIn
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    Erica speaks with Danielle Massari, owner of StarCycle Portland. She shares candidly what the last year was like as both a small business owner and as a mother of three kids. They also talk about why exercising alone sucks, why kids need community, and why you should never trust the local news.

    About Danielle

  • StarCycle Portland
  • Follow StarCycle on Instagram
  • Follow Danielle on Instagram
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    Erica speaks with Chelsea Cole, a Marketing Director turned full-time food blogger at A Duck's Oven. She talks about the ups and downs of her therapy experience, from college to present day. Chelsea also shares her idea for a better way to match therapists and patients, and why it's smart to hire slow and fire fast when it comes to therapists.

    About Chelsea

  • Follow Chelsea on Instagram
  • A Duck's Oven
  • Sous Vide School
  • Reference...

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    Erica speaks with Danielle Comer, a writer, lifestyle blogger, and photographer. They discuss the unexpected parts of grief, learning how to dream again after loss, and the challenging aspects of a cross-country move.

    About Danielle

  • Follow Danielle on Instagram
  • Follow Danielle's photography
  • daniellecomer.com
  • Referenced in the Episode

  • Nora McInerny
  • Hot Young Widows Club
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    Erica speaks with Lily Womble, Founder and CEO of Date Brazen, where she helps women build badass dating lives. They discuss the intersection of anxiety in dating and relationships, including when to talk about your anxiety with someone you're dating, how Lily got into date coaching via matchmaking, and why therapists shouldn't be giving dating advice.

    About the Guest

  • Date Brazen
  • Follow Lily on Instagram
  • The Date Brazen Podcast
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    Erica speaks with Jeremy Godwin, host of the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast. He shares his own personal mental health journey, why he's a guide and not a guru, and some of his lessons from creating digestible, practical mental health content for fans in over 100 countries.

  • Listen to Let's Talk About Mental Health
  • Follow Let's Talk About Mental Health on Instagram
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    Erica speaks with Devin VonderHaar, creator of the modern minimalist, as they talk all things organizing and minimizing and how it impacts your stress and wellbeing. Devin shares some experiences working hands-on with people and their stuff, including how to reflect on items that cause strong emotions. She also talks Erica through how to get rid of those items that she "just might need someday" even when she hasn't used...

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    Erica speaks with Candace Molatore, a branding consultant body-positive blogger about all things social media and self-love. They discuss Candace's experience with therapy, how the black lives matter movement impacted her life both personally and professionally in 2020, and simple practices to show yourself a little more love.

  • Follow Candace on Instagram
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    Erica chats with Alex Borsuk, sports nutritionist, long-distance runner, and all-around badass. Alex discusses the double-edged sword that is social media, shares her health challenges in 2020, and what goes through her mind when she's running 90+ miles (seriously!) at a time.

  • Follow Alex Borsuk on Instagram
  • alexborsuk.com
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    Erica speaks with Dr. Jen Hosler, a physical therapist, strength coach, and co-owner of Movement Upgraded. She helps people learn about their bodies & build resilient bodies to support their active lives for decades to come. They discuss how stress affects your physical fitness, why fitness is a lifetime journey and not a destination, and how to build healthy joints for life.

  • Follow Dr. Jen Hosler on Instagram
  • Follow Movement Upg...
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    Erica speaks with Dylan Peterkin, a content creator also known as @pdxfeast on Instagram. Dylan shares some of his childhood experiences including therapy at a young age, and how his mental health has evolved over time. He makes the analogy of staging a perfect "plate" with your mental health and finding the right combination of aids that work best for you.

  • @pdxfeast on Instagram
  • @cravingportland on Instagram
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    Erica speaks with Tracy Lewis, a professional therapist that focuses on couples and emotionally focused therapy. They discuss the science behind emotional bonds, what couples might experience in this type of therapy, pursuers vs. withdrawers in relationships, and more.

  • Book: Mama’s Last Hug
  • Hold Me Tight workshops 
  • Podcast: Foreplay Radio
  • Podcast: That Relationship Show
  • Portland Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy
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    Erica sits down with Haley Hines, a health and wellness professional and the host of Give 'Em The Bird, a podcast that challenges the diet and fitness industries. They cover what it was like to grow up as the "big and tall" girl, annoying Instagram fitness trends, panic attacks over lasagna, therapy, and much more.

  • Give 'Em The Bird Podcast
  • Follow Give 'Em The Bird on Instagram
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