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Welcome to the Along the Gravel Road Podcast where we’re changing the conversation around mental health. As a You Aren’t Alone Project non-profit initiative, the goal of the podcast is to provide a safe platform for people to share their stories and give others a sense of hope and connection. With guests ranging from individuals who are open and willing to share their own mental health journeys to mental health professionals to share expertise and advice. Trigger warning: Some topics discuss ...
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Embracing Holistic Wellness & Challenging Diet Culture with Amy Cimo
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Ever wondered why diet culture fails to deliver long-term health benefits? Amy Cimo sheds light on her personal battle with weight, depression, and anxiety, and how it led her to focus on internal healing rather than superficial markers of health. Gain invaluable insights as we dismantle common misconceptions about weight and explore the damage cau…
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Poetry, Mindfulness, and Mental Health with Alf
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Ever wondered how a passion for poetry can spark in the most unexpected places? That's exactly what happened to Alf, a communication and new media student at Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana. In this episode, Alf takes us on a journey through his world, sharing how influential thinkers like Judith Butler and Carlos Scolari have shaped his view…
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Reflecting on Art, Resilience, and Mental Health with Antoine Lacey
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Louisiana-native Antione Lacey joins us to share his truth and journey of growth and discovery. Antione is an artist, educator, and entrepreneur, who finds joy and solace in immersing himself in art to create something new. His honesty gives us a glimpse into the strength of the human spirit and the comfort we find in creativity. Burnout is a real …
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Ceisha James-Hayes on Healing Generational Trauma
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When Ceisha James-Hayes speaks about her New Orleans roots, you can almost hear the jazz and feel the pulse of the city—but beneath that rhythm lies a deeper, more complex beat of familial challenges and generational trauma. Our conversation with Ceisha s unwraps the vibrant façade to reveal the impact of violence, substance abuse, and normalized t…
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Sophia Ellisor on Coping with Family & Childhood Trauma
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Have you ever stood at the crossroads of your own mental health journey, wondering how your past shapes your present? Sophia Ellisor joins us to share her deeply moving story of childhood, enveloped by the challenges of her mother's borderline personality disorder and the heartache of divorce. We uncover the raw and often silent struggles that chil…
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Navigating Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety with Luisa Cantillo
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Join new mom Luisa, as we candidly discuss the unseen battles of motherhood, from mental health and the pressure of cultural expectations to the lifeline found in support systems and reaching out for help, and how these experiences shape the profound journey of raising a child. Navigating maternal mental health isn't just about personal struggles; …
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Creativity for Self-Discovery with Khoi Nguyen
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Khoi Nguyen (he/him) is a serial hobbyist and a creator led by purpose and his desire to inspire. With his foot on the gas, he continues to break past the shackles of his self-limiting beliefs to usher in a new age of creative pursuits. It is through this effort he has found purpose in using his gifts as a creative to inspire, heal, and change the …
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Taxes, Motherhood, and Postpartum with Neva Butkus
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You may not think that taxes, motherhood, and postpartum issues intersect, but you'd be wrong! Neva Butkus is a tax policy analyst with the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy where she studies and advocates on progressive tax issues that lift up workers and families. She is also a new mom being confronted with how societal expectations and p…
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Dr. Enrique Flechas on Perinatal Mental Health
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Welcome back to another season of the Along the Gravel Road Podcast! This episode is part of a special series on perinatal (the period of time when you become pregnant and up to a year after giving birth) mental health. In this episode, Dr. Enrique Flechas shares important information on the mental health of mothers and birthing people such as post…
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My Journey of Building Accessible Mental Health Support with Tara Dixon
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In this episode, we get to hear a little about Tara Dixon’s personal mental health journey and a lot about the work she’s doing in our community to remove barriers to quality mental health care for ALL. Tune in to learn more about her counseling practice, new nonprofit, and the incredible services, programs, and events they offer. Tara Dixon is the…
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My Journey To Self-Acceptance with Juniper Cassaway
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In this episode, Juniper Cassaway shares their journey with depression, strained family relationships, religious trauma, therapy & stigma in the Black community, and working toward overcoming and healing from other people’s perception of them vs who they know themselves to be. While it isn’t an easy journey moving through a world that’s determined …
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My Journey Through Healing My Inner Child with J Rees
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In this episode, J Rees takes us with them on a thoughtful and insightful journey as they explore the real-life implications of mental illness, anxiety, isolation, and addiction that coincide with a gift of tortured brilliance, higher creativity, empathy, and a longing for connection in an unfeeling world. Listen as they share how they've broken cy…
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My Journey from Trauma to Triumphs with Justin Hutchinson
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In this episode, Justin Hutchinson shares his journey of childhood trauma, grief and loss, and struggles with identity and imposter syndrome. He describes the long road to growth and healing that came from looking inward and finding his purpose. Justin is a 26-year-old who got his start playing football and blending counter-service smoothies. Now, …
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My Journey to Embracing Imperfection with Sara Landreneau Kleinpeter
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In this episode, Sara Landreneau Kleinpeter opens up about hitting her emotional rock bottom more than two years after her divorce even though she'd spent hours and hours in grief and trauma therapy. Through that process, Sara explores how she’s been able to move forward, grow, and continue to heal by learning to let go of perfectionism. Sara works…
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My Journey at the Intersection of Art & Mental Health with Ashli Ognelodh
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In this episode, Ashli Ognelodh shares her difficult journey through mental health issues and treatment and how art and her strong faith have served as powerful tools for healing along the way. Hear more about Ashli’s journey, work, and mission of using her platform to help others feel inspired, seen, and understood. Ashli is an artist/entrepreneur…
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My Journey to Serve Through Addiction Counseling with Elizabeth Rhea
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In this episode, Elizabeth Rhea opens up about her struggle with anxiety and how it has shown up in different areas of her life. She shares her experience with getting support for her own mental health and eventually finding her calling as an addiction counselor. We explore what that has looked like for her and what surrounds addiction treatment. E…
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My Journey with Adult ADHD and Finding Success in the Face of Anxiety with Zach Labbe
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In this episode, Zach Labbe talks about the long and challenging road to finally being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and how getting the help he needed has impacted his life. He shares his journey of overcoming the nerves and anxiety to become a morning news reporter and how he never thought he'd go for a job on TV, but in doing so, was forced ou…
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My Journey through Grief & Loss to Mental Health Coach
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In this episode, Coach K of Lotus Effect Coaching shares her personal journey with grief and loss and how that led her to find her true calling to walk others through loss and self-improvement as a mental health coach. Grief is hard but it doesn’t have to be something that you take on by yourself. Coach K works with people to help navigate and hold…
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My Journey Through Disordered Eating to Daily Healing with Meredith LaBorde
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TW: Disordered Eating In this episode, Meredith LaBorde shares her journey with disordered eating and her path to help and hope in recovery. Meredith opens up about the difficult and lonely experience of suffering from an eating disorder and how she eventually worked with a therapist and other support systems to get to the root of her disorder and …
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My Journey Through Stress to Sobriety & Recovery with Gus Murillo
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In this episode, Gus Murillo shares some of the highs and lows that he felt as an entrepreneur, and how the way he handled it affected his mental health leading him down a path of alcohol abuse and, eventually, to sobriety & recovery. Gus is 1.5 years sober and while still early on in his journey of sobriety, it is his hope that, by sharing his sto…
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My journey through anxiety to acceptance with Ebony Smith
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On this episode, Ebony Smith joins us to share how getting help for her mental health has brought her on a journey of letting go of a false sense of control, accepting her full self, and acknowledging the impact her past trauma has had in order to heal and move forward. Ebony is also in the process of starting a nonprofit for supporting those strug…
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My Journey Along the Gravel Road with Chelsea Borruano
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In this episode, founder & host Chelsea Borruano shares her own personal mental health journey and how it led her to becoming a mental health advocate and professional. Chelsea opens up about her difficult struggle with depression, anxiety, and history of toxic relationships, and eventually her path to hope and healing. Our hope is that this platfo…
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My Journey From Therapy to Founding Mental Health Match with Ryan Schwartz
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In this week’s episode I talk with Ryan Schwartz, founder of Mental Health Match, a free & confidential service that can match you to the therapists and counselors who best meet your needs. Ryan knows the power of therapy and is passionate about helping people find the support they need. We talk about his personal journey with therapy, how impactfu…
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My Journey through Mental Illness to Becoming a Therapist with Breanna Catucci
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In this week’s episode I talk with Breanna Catucci about her long journey through OCD, trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, to now actively pursuing her mental health counseling degree at NYU. Breanna is from New York, and I was lucky enough to meet her through our online graduate program. So often we try to separate professionals from their per…
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My Journey in Spirituality & Wellness with Ellie Young
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In this week’s episode, I talk with Ellie Young, a Louisiana-based yoga instructor and the creator of 'My Modern Mantra' blog. As an added offering, she is Reiki 2 certified, and is deeply interested in energy work and studying the mind-body-spirit connection. Ultimately, her calling is to "create space" for others – whether it’s virtual through th…
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My Journey with Depression & Anxiety with guest Hunter Horenstein
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In this week’s episode, I get the chance to talk with Hunter Horenstein about his long journey with depression and anxiety. Hunter is the current Director of Fan Engagement for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Adv., an affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. In his role, he oversees the Pelicans’ promotions and social media departments. Hunter is an eight year ve…
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My Journey in Mental Health & Leadership Development, with Dr. Maria Shantell Williams
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This week, I had the wonderful opportunity to talk with mental health professional, Dr. Maria Shantell Williams about her meaningful journey in mental health and leadership development. Dr. Williams has over 14 years of experience working with education systems, mental health agencies, and community organizations. She has her own private practice, …
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My Journey to Clean Eating, with guest Allison Reed
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In this episode, Allison Reed opens up about her 10 year struggle with depression and anxiety, and how clean eating, and tons of therapy, ultimately saved her life. While not the only answer, Allison’s goal is to open up the conversation of how food can truly impact your body and your mind. We also delve into the power of therapy and how a strong s…
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My Journey with OCD, with guest Matt Bahnick
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In this episode, Matt Bahnick gives us an inside look into his journey with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Matt Bahnick founded the Positive Vibe Movement in 2015 with a dream to end the stigma surrounding mental health. For Matt and his family, the struggles of mental health have been part of every day life for as long as they can remember. …
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My Journey as a Counselor with guest Brittany Hebert, LPC
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Brittany Hebert is a Louisiana-based full-time private practice licensed professional counselor. Her focus is on children and young adults, along with older adults on a case-by-case basis. She believes that by working with her clients she can help them on their life journey. This journey is not always easy because sometimes we may need help develop…
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My Journey with Postpartum Depression, with guest Meagan Simoneaux
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In her journey with postpartum depression, Meagan found solace in writing about her experience, and was able to help other moms to realize they were not alone (or crazy). Read more on her blog. Meagan also talks about how pivotal Dr. Bruno was for her healing. Dr. Bruno is in the private practice of Psychiatry specializing in Women’s Mental Health …
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