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Nashville-based comedian Amber Autry and Trauma Therapist Melanie Reese host guest comedians to provide a platform and connection to the stories behind the laughter. Laughter is a universal language, and comedians speak it well. Their ability to make people laugh directly influences to the success of their career. The humanity of their personal lives is often the source of the comic relief, adding to the lack of conversation around mental health. Through their unique story telling abilities, ...
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Comedian AJ Wilkerson hilariously shared his journey of self-discovery, navigating the VA system to identify his autism, ADHD, and severe anxiety diagnosis. AJ also reflected on growing up in a family with parents who chose to foster multiple children, offering insights into life with siblings constantly rotating out. AJ's story is a blend of laugh…
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Comedian Josh Johnson and Comedian Amber Autry have a candid and hilarious conversation as he delves into social anxiety with his trademark wit. Discover insights from his latest comedy special, "Up Here Killing Myself," where he fearlessly addresses therapy, societal pressures, and misconceptions about masculinity. Josh also tackles the idea that …
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Comedian Donnie Sengstack joined us to talk about his comedy career so far and how it may look a little different than others. Donnie opens up with genuine humor, sharing stories of navigating a world where his stutter isn’t always understood. From encounters with doubters to those who misinterpret his intentions, Donnie’s comedy journey is uniquel…
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Alison joined Amber and Melanie to teach them about the incredible healing power of sound therapy. Explaining the history and science behind aligning and recalibrating your nervous system, and how it can be used physically and emotionally. Amber was hot off a mini session and was feeling all the calm vibes while having so many questions about what …
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Social Media sensation and new Standup Comedian Cody Smith joins Amber and Melanie as they discuss his whirlwind relationship, OCD, how he ended up in Nashville and his career. Cody shares that during his teenage years he was to the point of wanting to end his life, medicated and searching for answers and where he is now with all of it-how he handl…
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Comedian Marianna showed up ready to be vulnerable and honest and it was a beautiful conversation. She unpacks her own attempts to end her life, her mom's attempts to kill her and her brother. She is still seeking out how to even process emotions, literally googling it. She talks about how her parental relationships show up in her romantic relation…
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Comedian Lydia Popovich is a hilarious comedian who got her start in the Bay Area and it hella shows. She talks with Melanie and Amber about experimenting early on with psychedelics and reading books that empowered her at a young age to create boundaries with her parents. She also dives into a relationship with an alcoholic and how that chaos impac…
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Amber Autry and Melanie Reese sit down with Comedian Jeff Greenspan to discuss the urge to say the "right" thing so you don't offend, using sex for connection, and how parts work shows up in all of our lives. Jeff mentions at the beginning that he feels he's reached his final form even though- just like in every episode of I'm Fine It's Fine- there…
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Comedian and singer Danae Hays was the perfect guest for the one year anniversary show. Recorded live at Trauma Therapy Nashville's office with JB Somers returning to play his music, it was a beautiful night. Danae shared the unfiltered story of her life. Growing up in a home where her identity wasn't embraced, she opens up about the struggles, inc…
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Death can be defined as scary and may make you uncomfortable, but the beautiful conversation with Jade Adgate introduces the topic in a gentle way. Discussing options for what the end of life can look like, she brings us resources and language for how to have the hard conversations with loved ones, caregivers, and how to think about your own life, …
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Comedian Libbie Higgins brought infectious joy. She unveils the layers of her life that contribute to her comedic pursuit. From navigating trauma to living with OCD, Libbie shares the raw and authentic experiences that shape her unique perspective. Will or Won't She Open the Plane Door?! In this episode, Libbie reflects on being labeled a crybaby a…
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Join us for an intimate conversation with comedian Jimmy as he shares the profound grief of losing his infant child and father. This is a heartfelt exploration of navigating life's darkest moments with humor as a guiding light. Jimmy opens up about using the stage as a therapeutic outlet, where laughter becomes a language of resilience. In this raw…
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Miriam Kirk is a hilarious comedian who joins Amber and Melanie to talk about growing up in a large family and the blessing of being encouraged to pursue athletics, education, and the arts. She discusses the dynamic within the family where the importance of body image was emphasized and how that has shaped her current relationship with working out …
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Ashley specializes in working with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ populations, treating trauma, religious dissonance, anxiety, depression, and empowerment. She opened the first Queer BIPOC owned therapy practice Hampton House in Nashville and she is a true Badass Boss! She also co-founded Healing In The Margins with her partner Beth Hampton with the mission to…
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Happy Halloween Spooky Little Beans! Are you afraid of therapy? Amber and Melanie talk about learning how to name your fears and then what to do once you can. How avoiding your past experiences and fears can manifest in physical illness and struggle until you are ready to face it and heal it. It’s a fun episode on a scary day and part two comes out…
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Guess what! We are bringing you the option to listed to I'm Fine, It's Fine WEEKLY! We are bringing in expert guests and having intimate conversations that will be exclusively available to out Members. For $5 a month, you will have us in your feed every week. Subscribe now, the first episode drops November 9th, 2023. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Follow Amber Aut…
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Join us on this heartfelt and hilarious episode as we sit down with the remarkable Anna McKeown, a mother of two, comedian, storyteller, and artist. Anna shares her unique journey through motherhood, chronic pain, and self-discovery, offering an honest and often laugh-out-loud look at life's unexpected twists. Anna's story is one of resilience and …
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Jr De Guzman is a hilarious comedian from Southern California who seamlessly pairs music and comedy. You've seen him on Netflix and, he is about to film his next special! He was the first comedian to take Amber on the road with him so sitting down with him was so fun! Listen as he shares the highs and lows of sobriety and, why having the support sy…
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Get ready to laugh, cry, and relate as we dive into the captivating world of Alli Newsome, the hilarious Nashville comedian who's unapologetically herself. In this episode, Alli takes us on a rollercoaster ride through her life, sharing her experiences of growing up without her father, who left to start a new family, and the rollercoaster of emotio…
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Corey Knox stopped in just weeks before heading to Austin, TX and shared so much vulnerability and love with us. Corey tells us what it's like growing up with a dad who is both a wonderful dad and an addict and how he's been healing the last year. From being drafted to your hometown NFL team and then cut, to creating a new, truer identity in the cr…
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The incredibly funny JB Somers joined us and his energy lit up the room. He dives into everything from the pharmaceutical industry day job he has, his experience being on The Voice, and coping with the loss of his sister. As a Christian and gay man, he tells us how his sexuality is not is whole identity, he's so much more than that and it just happ…
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Struggling with boundaries and people pleasing can impact every aspect of your life. Listen as Amber shares some of her experiences with being around people who are inappropriate, rude, or generally difficult to deal with, but are unavoidable professionally. Melanie shares tools and insight on how you can approach the issue or express how it's impa…
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This week we had the hilarious comedian Ritu Tirthani on to share her story. Learning all the cultural differences between her home country of India and the frequently confusing United States was only a tiny part of moving here with her husband. Making the decision to live for herself and ultimately end her marriage, work hard jobs, and define her …
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Independent Singer-Songwriter Bri Fletcher joined us to share her story of growing up bullied, the challenges and how her experiences pushed her to create Debully My School, the revolutionary anti-bullying assembly that is taken into schools across the country teaching connection, communication, and empathy among their students. We are so grateful …
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Melanie and Amber discuss narcissism, define it and differentiate it from a self-assured or seemingly overtly confident. Communication Life Hacks to communicate big feelings and needs: I Feel _____ when ________ happens It reminds me of a time when _____ did/said/happened. The message that gave me was Responses: What I need is What that looks like …
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Marie Cecil Anderson is a comedian and musician who is becoming more and more politically activated each day. She shares an incredibly vulnerable story of helping care for her father, who has Alzheimer's, its impact on her mother, and how it's adjusted her view on the end of life care, finding love, and maintaining her identity. Follow her on Insta…
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This week comedian Drew Harrison shares his story of learning to navigate life with a sibling on the spectrum and managing the anger that comes with it—identifying how to have an adult relationship with a parent and the lessons learned from a first marriage that make his second marriage so wonderful. Follow Drew Harrison on all platforms at @laughw…
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In this episode of I’m Fine It’s Fine, we feature co-host and trauma therapist Melanie Reese, who offers valuable insights on healing trauma with psychedelics. Melanie also shares her experience of starting a psychedelic church, an unconventional approach that has helped many clients find healing and peace. She talks about the challenges of being a…
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Comedian Ryan Rogers stopped by while on tour. The New Orleans-born and raised comic shares his journey from being a successful writer for companies like Google, Pandora, and NASA to finally facing his addictions and getting sober. With his attention redirected to stand-up, he's found early success by working hard seven nights a week while trying t…
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On this episode of "I'm Fine, It's Fine"! Co-host and Comedian Amber Autry delves deep into the world of Exposure Therapy, Reassurance Seeking, The What If Game, and the inability to make a wrong choice. You'll gain valuable insights into how Exposure Therapy can help you confront and overcome your fears and phobias. Learn about the pitfalls of Rea…
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Josh Black sits down to talk about his shadow work art exhibit, the generational misogyny in his family and how it has informed his relationship approach, and what it means to be a comedian talking about politics, racial issues and current events. Follow Josh Black here to catch his next show or watch his hilarious street interviews. Follow Amber A…
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Comedian Matt Taylor shares what it was like growing up in a house with tension and anger and how comedy diffused the environment. Listen as he recounts how an injury ended what he thought his future would be and set him on a path to becoming a nationally touring comic. Follow Matt on Instagram at @matttaaylorcomedy Follow Amber Autry! Follow Melan…
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Fiona Cauley is a hilarious comedian who has faced life-altering news that created challenges, but she finds the funniest darkest moments in them all. Listen as she shares about her Friedreich's Ataxia diagnosis and how it plays into her life as a performer. This conversation is genuine and fun from start to finish! To see Fiona live, follow her on…
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Tiktok Superstar Kevin James Thornton on letting go of expectations and outcomes, sexuality in the gay male community, escaping (or questioning fundamentalist Christianity, going from homeless to famous. Enjoy an incredible conversation about his journey from Fundamental Christianity to TikTok and comedic hilarity. Check out Kevin's tour dates and …
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Amber Autry and Melanie Reese welcome you to what is just the beginning of a podcast exploring the more vulnerable sides of comedians. Can you be both sad and funny? They dig in to it all in this introductory episode. Follow Amber Autry! Follow Melanie Reese and Trauma Therapy of Nashville! Filmed and Edited by Thomas Leon Produced by Kaylee Harmon…
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