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142: Best of: Codependency Doesn’t Exist with Shahem McLaurin

Codependency is one of those buzzwords often used in therapy and mental health around relationships. Today’s guest has provoked a lot of feedback by challenging people’s

141: Best of: Boundary stories pt 1: The dad I didn't cut off

The thing about boundaries is that they are much more complex than most people assume. The world of boundary-setting is rarely colored with clearly defined black-and-whit

140: Camp For All: How Inclusive Camp Changes Lives

I’m honored to be joined by Pat Sorrells for this episode. Pat is the CEO and president of Camp For All, a camp for ALL abilities and disabilities that opened in 1998. Pa

139: Pausing Your Career to Stay at Home (A Resource for Women Who Aren't Tradwives)

In this episode of Struggle Care, host KC Davis speaks with Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause. Together, they explore the reality of mod

138: BEST OF: A Hot Fat Guy Takes on Toxic Masculinity with Alex Frankel

Today’s topic is exciting: toxic masculinity, which might be better termed “functional masculinity.” I’m joined by Alex Frankel, who grew up in San Francisco clearly unde

137: BEST OF: The Sex Ed You Should Have Gotten with Rachel Coler Mulholland

Today, we are covering an important topic today, but maybe not in the way you expect. I’m joined by Rachel Mulholland (aka Shug CM), a therapist whom I met on TikTok beca

136: BEST OF: Eco-Shame with Rebecca Gray

You have probably heard me say, “You can’t save the rainforest if you are depressed.” The truth is that eco-shame and eco-perfectionism can get in the way of our taking s

135: BEST OF: Is Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria Real? with Dr. Lesley Cook

I’m back with one of my favorite guests who is always up for the challenge of a podcast–no matter what the topic is! I want to explore the term rejection sensitivity dysp

134: Clutterbug: Your Organizing Style with Cas

What’s your organizing style? Are you a bee, ladybug, cricket, or butterfly? Find out in today’s episode as professional organizer, Cassandra Aarssen explains how to tidy

133: BEST OF: Is Too Much Self-Compassion a Bad Thing? with Dr. Lesley Cook

We’re bringing back one of our most insightful and impactful episodes! In our very first episode, you heard my conversation with Dr. Lesley Cook about executive functioni

132: A Big Announcement and A Sneak Peek Ahead

I have big news! Starting now, we will follow a new release schedule for the podcast, going to twice-a-month releases on the first and third Mondays. We’ve done weekly ep

131: God Didn’t Make Us To Hate Us with Rev. Lizzie

I’m excited to have Rev. Lizzie return to the show today to discuss her new book, God Didn't Make Us To Hate Us. Rev. Lizzie is an Episcopal priest who has become a good

130: You Don’t Need a Budget with Dana Miranda

Money, money, money—-today’s show is all about money! I’m joined by Dana Miranda, the author of You Don't Need a Budget: Stop Worrying about Debt, Spend without Shame, an

129: Surviving Jeffrey Epstein with Lisa Phillips

Today’s episode is about surviving abuse, and I’m joined by Lisa Phillips, an abuse survivor. She shares her horrifying experience of surviving abuse at the hands of Jeff

128: Your Latina Nutritionist Doesn’t Want You to Demonize Cultural Foods

Food rules, pop culture messaging, pressure, and the demonization of certain foods have huge impacts on the meals being eaten every day across the US. There is a better w

127: Addiction Treatment is a Cesspool; Here’s How I Would Navigate It with Heidi Voet

Where can you turn when a loved one is in the throes of addiction and needs help? How do you know what professionals to trust and if a treatment center is reputable? So m

126: Your Sensory Health Matters with Virginia Spielmann, Ph.D.

Sensory health goes far beyond discomfort with a scratchy fabric or loud noises. If you are not familiar with sensory health, this episode will be full of new concepts an

126: Almond Moms, Metabolic Diseases, and Pediatric Obesity (Part 2) with Dr. Karla Lester

This episode is the second part to my conversation with Dr. Karla Lester about food shaming, weight bias, metabolic diseases, “almond moms,” and more. Dr. Karla lends her

125: Almond Moms, Metabolic Diseases, and Pediatric Obesity (Part 1) with Dr. Karla Lester

Today’s topic arouses a host of different feelings and reactions around the term “pediatric obesity.” Dr. Karla Lester joins us to share her expertise as a medical profes

124: A Tale of Two Birders and Other Niche Tea

This is a lighthearted episode–because we all can use a break from all the heaviness around us. I’m welcoming Caroline, “The Niche Tea Lady,” to the show. Join us! Show H