How to Navigate Grief: Our Stories of Love and Loss (Part 1) with Ginny Gay & Brandi Lust
In this special two-part episode of Something to Normalize, Ginny and Brandi each share their stories of losing someone central to their lives and the grief that followed. Grief can be a complex, unpr...
26 Touko 202357min
Why We Need a Different Approach to Mental Health & Wellness with Dr. Tom Insel
Dr. Thomas Insel, a highly respected mental health expert, found inspiration in an honest comment from a frustrated family member. He was speaking to a group of mental health advocates about the advan...
23 Touko 20231h 9min
How to Turn Shame Into Connection: Why Normalizing Helps Us with Ginny Gay & Brandi Lust
Have you ever felt like this? That showing vulnerability is weakness, that asking for help is a sign of incompetence, or that everyone else has the very thing you’re struggling with all figured out? T...
19 Touko 20231h 11min
The Power of Intentionality in Life with Quan Barry
Eric and Quan Barry discuss the power of intentionality in life and art and some of the important themes that show up in her writing. Quan shares her insights on the importance of consciously feeding ...
16 Touko 202358min
How to Harness Brain Energy for Mental Health with Dr. Chris Palmer
Dr. Chris Palmer is a psychiatrist with a wealth of personal experience and professional expertise in the field of mental health. Having faced mental health challenges himself, Dr. Palmer has a unique...
12 Touko 20231h 21min
How to Find Healing in Nature with Ralph De La Rosa
Ralph De La Rosa explains how there is an important connection between nature and mindfulness. He encourages listeners to engage with nature in mindful presence and open their hearts to the natural he...
9 Touko 20231h 4min
How to Embrace Challenges for Positive Change with Nikki Eisenhauer
Nikki Eisenhauer suggests that practicing mindfulness, being present in the moment, and consciously minimizing distractions such as excessive scrolling can help reduce inner chatter. She mentions the ...
5 Touko 20231h 8min
A Journey to Sobriety with Laura Cathcart Robbins
Meet Laura Cathcart Robbins, an inspiring writer and speaker who advocates for representation and inclusivity in addiction recovery for people of color. Laura has transformed her personal journey into...
2 Touko 20231h 10min
