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Healthy Illness

Healthy Illness

By: Kelly Marie
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 (Formerly Living the Front Seat Life) A weekly podcast to help you build healthy relationships while living with mental illness. Hosted by Kelly Marie a mental health advocate who shares her own life experiences with anxiety, depression and borderline personality disorder to empower you to surpass the limitations of your diagnosis and be happy in your own skin. Topics include relationships with food, friends, clutter, responsibilities and self. New episodes every Monday on the JazzCast Pros Network.Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Philosophy Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • When Getting Out of Bed Feels Impossible: My Depression Life Hack for Small Wins

    When Getting Out of Bed Feels Impossible: My Depression Life Hack for Small Wins
    Oct 8 2025
    Ep. 134 When depression hits, even simple tasks feel impossible. In this episode of Healthy Illness, I reveal my go-to strategy for turning breakdowns into breakthroughs: the “Why or How” tool. It’s how I’ve learned to bank small wins, rebuild confidence, and actually start feeling better. If you’ve ever wondered: ✨ How can I manage my mental health when I’m struggling to function? ✨ What’s one simple mindset shift that can help me get unstuck? ✨ Where can I find real support and resources when it all feels too heavy? Then this one’s for you. I’ll walk you step-by-step through how I use the “Why or How” tool in my own healing journey—and how you can adapt it to fit your life. Because sometimes, the path to peace starts with one tiny win. 💛 🧠 Mental Health Resources 📞 Call 211 or visit www.211.org for help finding public services in your area 📱 Suicide Prevention Helpline: Call 988 anytime, 24/7 💬 Text GO to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC 📸 IG: @thefrontseatlife 📘 FB: @thefrontseatlife 📧 Email: FrontSeatLife@gmail.com Other episodes you'll enjoy: Dirty Dishes & Wardrobe Malfunctions I Want My Skin Back: living with Borderline Personality Disorder Handle Stress Before It Handles You Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Be the Light, Even in the Dark

    Be the Light, Even in the Dark
    Sep 30 2025
    Ep. 133 September 3, 2013 will always be a date etched in my heart. It was the day I tried to end my life. At the time, I wasn’t grateful to still be here—I was angry, confused, and hurting. Recovery didn’t look like joy at first. It looked like surviving one day at a time, learning to breathe through the pain, and slowly discovering that life could hold meaning again. In this episode of the Healthy Illness Podcast, I share what it’s like to live with that anniversary, how I prepare myself for heavy seasons, and the faith that carries me through. Matthew 5:16 reminds me to "Be the Light," even when it feels impossible. If you’ve survived a suicide attempt, please know this: you are not alone, and it’s okay if your healing doesn’t look like anyone else’s. It’s okay if gratitude comes slowly. It’s okay if you’re still figuring it out. 🌱 In this conversation, I talk about: How faith and community helped me rebuild my life Strategies for facing emotionally charged anniversaries The importance of self-care, mindfulness, and compassion Why it’s okay to find joy again 💜 If you are struggling, please reach out: dial 988 for the Suicide Prevention Lifeline. And if nothing else, let this episode remind you: your life matters, and you are meant to be here. Here are 5 practices I now hold onto: Set gentle reminders — Mark my calendar before September to check in with myself, so I’m not blindsided by the date. Be kind to yourself — I give myself permission to slow down and offer extra compassion during this time. Layer self-care — more than the daily routine, I become intentional about truly filling my cup. Release guilt with mindfulness — if I forget or don’t commemorate the day, I remind myself healing isn’t linear, and that’s okay. Reevaluate afterward — I take time to reflect: Did what I tried this year work? Do I need to adjust for next time? 🌱 These steps don’t erase the pain, but they give me tools to stay present and move forward. Most importantly, they remind me that it’s okay to enjoy life again. 🎙️ Healthy Illness Podcast Credits: Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of⁠ Front Seat Life LLC⁠ 📲 Instagram ⁠@‌thefrontseatlife⁠ FB ⁠@‌thefrontseatlife⁠ Email ⁠KellyMarie@FrontSeatLife.com⁠ 🎧 Produced & edited by ⁠JazzCast Pros⁠ 🔗 Click Here to rate & review on⁠ Apple Podcasts⁠ 🚀 Rate & Share this Podcast from⁠ Spotify⁠ 🔐 Add this show to your collection on⁠ Pandora.⁠ 💪 Support the Show with a one-time donation on⁠ PayPal⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • Physical Therapy: A Privilege and a Challenge

    Physical Therapy: A Privilege and a Challenge
    Sep 15 2025
    Ep.132 Kelly Marie provides updates on her journey post-back surgery and the challenges of accessing physical therapy. She highlights the barriers of time and cost, emphasizing healthcare system inequities. Reflecting on her privilege to undergo therapy, she advocates for systemic change toward preventative health care. Additionally, Kelly discusses her postpartum doula certification and shares insights on mindfulness' role in managing chronic pain. Engage with a dialogue on holistic wellness, insurance, and societal disparities in health access. You’re invited to be part of the live studio audience at the Aligned Entrepreneur Pod-a-thon where the Healthy Illness Podcast, will share how to align your business practices with your mental well-being. 📅 Friday, September 27📍 WXXI Studio A, Rochester, NYGet VIP Tickets with Discount Code: ALIGNED⁠WXXI Presents the Aligned Entrepreneur Pod-a-Thon | JazzCast Pros Notable Quotes: "Physical therapy is a damn privilege, not just from a medical perspective." "How do people prioritize their body functioning properly over going to work and taking care of family?" "We need to begin to focus on this holistic understanding of the body and how to take care of ourselves." "There is no reason why we should feel left out, disenfranchised, hurt, and broken." "Mindfulness for me has been so crucial to my ability to manage my pain 🔗 Resources & Links 📧 Front Seat Life → frontseatlife.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
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