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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
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  • Sticking to Your Boundaries, Even When it Hurts

    Sticking to Your Boundaries, Even When it Hurts
    Jun 30 2025
    Ep. 127 Kelly Marie delves into the challenges of maintaining personal boundaries while dealing with mental health conditions on the Healthy Illness Podcast. She shares a poignant story about setting boundaries with her godmother during a significant family gathering. The episode explores the complexities of navigating personal limits, the importance of self-care, and the impact of mental health on relationships. Kelly Marie reflects on how these decisions affect her well-being and the delicate balance of honoring both personal needs and familial love. Episodes You'll Enjoy: Ep. 95 Traveling with Friends While Managing Anxiety Ep. 97 I Can't Keep Calm I'm Stuck at the Airport! Ep. 98 Expectations vs Reality: My First Trip to India 🎙️ 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 Key Takeaways: The importance of setting and maintaining personal boundaries for mental health, even when it involves difficult decisions. Close relationships can present challenges in boundary-setting, yet understanding and support from loved ones can aid in this process. Self-awareness and honesty are crucial in recognizing mental limits and making informed decisions about personal well-being. Healthy relationships with oneself include making choices that prevent mental health decline. Communication with loved ones about personal boundaries can facilitate understanding and support. Quotes; "I knew I could not show up for her and still show up for myself." "Love doesn't force you into a position of pain that hurts you." "If I know I don't belong in a space and still allow myself to be in that space, I'm putting myself at risk of increased, further mental decline." "We don't know until we do the work... until we've done the understanding of who we are." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • What It Really Takes to Be a Calming Nature Doula with Shannon Johns (Part 2)

    What It Really Takes to Be a Calming Nature Doula with Shannon Johns (Part 2)
    Jun 9 2025
    Ep. 126 So you saw a TikTok about doulas and thought, “That looks fun”? Before you order your business cards, press play on this episode. Doulas Kelly Marie and Shannon Johns reveal the reality of doula care, birth education, and fighting for maternal health equity. In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Shannon —founder of Calming Nature Doula Services—demystifies what it actually means to be a doula and what characteristics she looks for in a potential member of her team. With over a decade of experience, Shannon brings clarity and compassion to a misunderstood field, sharing why birthing families deserve more than just medical care—they deserve education, advocacy, and emotional support. You’ll learn how to prepare for childbirth with confidence, and why Medicaid coverage for doula services is a game-changer in the fight against maternal mortality. Whether you’re expecting, supporting someone through pregnancy, or thinking about becoming a doula yourself, this episode will leave you informed and empowered. 🔑 Key Topics: How doulas support the emotional and physical journey of childbirth What birthing families should ask before choosing a care provider Misconceptions about doula work and how to get certified Why maternal health advocacy is more urgent than ever Practical tips for building a trusted support network before labor begins 🎧 Notable Quote: "You have a voice. Utilize your voice. You can ask as many questions as you like... to make an informed decision for yourself and for the baby." – Shannon Johns Contact Shannon at Calming Nature Doula info@calmingnaturedoula.com 223 Grant St Buffalo, NY 14213 Calming Nature Doula Website https://www.calmingnaturedoula.com/ 🎤 Hosted by Kelly Marie | Front Seat Life LLC📩 Email your thoughts to frontseatlife@gmail.com💜 Crisis Support: Call or text 988 anytime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • From Teen Mom to Birth Doula: Shannon Johns' Journey (Part 1)

    From Teen Mom to Birth Doula: Shannon Johns' Journey (Part 1)
    Jun 2 2025
    Ep. 125 You’ve heard me hint at her. You’ve heard me talk about how she walks the halls like a birth superhero. And today—she's finally here. Shannon Johns, the heart and soul behind Calming Nature Doula Services, joins the Healthy Illness Podcast for a deep and raw conversation about what it really takes to care, to show up, and to reclaim our power—especially as Black women navigating motherhood, mental health, and healing. This is not your typical “how I became a doula” story. Shannon shares her truth—from becoming a mother at 14, to redefining strength, to stepping into her divine calling as a full-time doula changing lives across New York and beyond. Her voice? Unapologetic. Her journey? Unshakable. Her lessons? Universal. Contact Shannon info@calmingnaturedoula.com 223 Grant St Buffalo, NY 14213 Calming Nature Doula Website https://www.calmingnaturedoula.com/ ⚠️ WARNING: You will want to take notes. And you’ll definitely want to be back next week for Part 2. 👑 Tap in, tune in, and tell a friend. 🎤 Hosted by Kelly Marie | Produced by JazzCast Pros 📩 Email your thoughts to frontseatlife@gmail.com 💜 Crisis Support: Call or text 988 anytime 00:00 - The Guest You've All Been Waiting For: Shannon Johns is HERE 01:12 - Welcome to the Healthy Illness Podcast 02:12 - Why I Admire Shannon So Much 03:04 - How Calming Nature Doula Services Was Born 07:04 - Becoming a Teen Mom at 14: A Life-Altering Start 09:51 - What We Were Taught About Birth is All Wrong 11:28 - Why They Didn't Want Me to Speak: Telling the Truth About Teen Motherhood 13:56 - Setting a Schedule, Owning the Responsibility 17:27 - A Doctor Who Believed in Me at 13 Years Old 20:02 - Youth Empowerment and Body Ownership 22:48 - The Power of “Knowing” in the Black Community 23:06 - Teaching People to Trust Themselves 24:59 - Why Birth Trauma Repeats Across Generations 25:53 - A Deep Admiration—and We’re Not Done Yet! 26:44 - Crisis Help is Available: Call or Text 988 27:10 - Come Back Next Week for Part 2 of Shannon’s Story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins

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