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Nabela Noor: The Journey to her Miracle Pregnancy & What’s Next Oct 06, 2021

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I am flying solo in the hosting chair again today to bring you another very special episode with a VERY special guest: first-generation Bangladeshi-American activist, entrepreneur, author, self-care expert, beauty guru, and mother-to-be, Nabela Noor! We discuss maintaining your mental health in the public eye, cultural and generational differences when it comes to discussing mental health, and Nabela shares the incredible journey she faced to become a mother-to-be. We shared our feelings of invalidity facing fertility struggles, the trauma of miscarriages, overcoming fear and learning to enjoy pregnancy after miscarrying, and what we hope we can instill in our future children.

I am so honored she joined me today for this amazing conversation, and I hope you enjoy as much as I did! If you’d like to pass on the incredible message she shared to her future baby, check out Nabela’s children’s book, ‘Beautifully Me’ anywhere books are sold.

For more information on mental health, learning how to help a loved one, developing coping skills and more, visit the Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library at thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources

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Giannina Gibelli: Mental Toll of the Pods, Radical Honesty & More Sep 29, 2021

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In today’s extra special episode, I am joined by lifestyle and fashion tastemaker and the star of the hit Netflix series, Love is Blind, Giannina Milady Gibelli. We discuss being authentically and unapologetically yourself in an unnatural setting - especially in front of TV cameras - the mental toll of isolation in ‘The Pods,’ and radical honesty in romantic relationships. Plus, you know I couldn’t have Giannina on and not get some tea on ‘Love is Blind,’ and her current dating life….

I am so grateful she joined us to share her mental health journey and I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did!

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Ask a Therapist: Relationships (Codependency, Dating Anxiety, Boundaries & More) Sep 22, 2021

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In today’s episode, Minaa B. joins me in the co-host chair for the second installment of our ‘Ask a Therapist’ series! Today, we’re discussing all things relationships and mental health. We get into how to identify a codependent relationship, setting boundaries in an existing relationship, overcoming dating anxieties, determining if breaks are healthy, and much more! We love hearing from you and hope these episodes help you in some way get through your mental health challenges.

Be sure to follow @becauselifewithsydel to submit your questions for future ‘Ask a Therapist’ episodes!

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Prenatal Anxieties & Navigating Mental Health as a Black Man Sep 15, 2021

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In today’s episode, Dr. Ebony joins me in the co-host chair to catch up on all things mental health in both our personal lives and in the culture. I talk further about the mental toll of the abortion ban with our resident Texan, along with facing the uncharted territory that is grieving your identity pre-baby, and more.

For our interview, we are joined by Aaron who is pioneering conversations about mental health as a Black man in the South, to discuss generational trauma, generation gaps in mental health literacy, and learning to forgive while holding people accountable.

Abortion Support Groups and Counseling: plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas

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Personal life updates, the mental toll of the Abortion Ban & more Sep 09, 2021

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In today’s episode, Jordan joins me in the co-host chair to discuss the goings on in our lives and the world. We discuss some unfortunate personal news becoming public in my life, balanced with a love-filled week of my baby shower and anniversary. Then, we get into current events in the world of mental health, including the Texas Abortion Restrictions and the toll this takes on not only feminine health but on mental health as well.

For our interview, we are joined by the amazing Zoya, who suffered a traumatic breakup years ago and is learning to build herself back up and her walls back down as she heals.

Abortion Support Groups and Counseling: plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas

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Relationship Real Talk (feat. Hunter & Michaela McGrady) Sep 01, 2021

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In today’s very special episode, we are continuing our podcast collaboration streak with the incredible and trailblazing Hunter and Michaela McGrady. The superstar models, podcast hosts, entrepreneurs, and sisters join me today to have an honest conversation about all things relationships. We discuss the beauty of being an Auntie, how our upbringing influences our approach to relationships, opening up about mental health struggles in new relationships, navigating body image in the public eye (especially as a model), and so much more. I am so thankful and lucky these incredible ladies joined me, shared their stories and insights, and brightened my day. I hope it brightens yours as well!

To hear more from Hunter and Michaela, subscribe to their amazing podcast, ‘Model Citizen’ or cop their incredible ‘All Worthy’ fashion products.

“You’ve survived all of your worst days”

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Pain has a Purpose (feat. Dr. Jackie) Aug 25, 2021

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In today's very special episode, I am joined by philanthropist, award-winning OB-GYN and the self-proclaimed Olivia Pope of Vaginas, Dr. Jackie Walters! We discuss the inextricable link between feminine health and mental health, Dr. Jackie shares her own harrowing fertility journey, and the societal pressures on women in the realm of fertility. I had so much fun, learned so much, and was so inspired having Dr. Jackie on the pod and I hope you enjoy it too! “Pain has a purpose. Misery gives you ministry. And struggles give you strength. And I can certainly say that my fertility struggle has made me stronger every day.” Listen to Dr. Jackie's podcast, 'Dr. Jackie's Point of V" or pick up her book, "The Queen V." For more information on mental health, learning how to help a loved one, developing coping skills and more, visit the Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library at thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources Because Life is a Dear Media Production in association with Scale Productions. Follow Because Life: @becauselifewithsydel Follow Me: @sydelcurrylee Follow Dr. Jackie: @therealdrjackie Produced by Dear Media

Ask a Therapist Q&A: Stress vs. Anxiety, Supporting Loved Ones, Triggers & More Aug 18, 2021

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In today’s episode, my girl Jordan joins me as our cohost to kick off our new series, Ask a Therapist! We asked you to submit your questions about all things mental health on Instagram (follow us at @becauselifewithsydel if you aren’t already to join the conversation) and today, we are here to answer them and provide insights that will hopefully help you wherever you are in your journey. We get into stress vs. anxiety, techniques to practice when anxiety grips you, and processing triggers in a healthy way when they arise in our daily lives. We also share insights on how to support loved ones who are struggling with their mental health, navigating your own mental health in a relationship, and taking the step to start therapy.

We so enjoyed answering your questions today and we hope we can provide some help or support to someone out there. We’ll be rolling out more ‘Ask a Therapist’ episodes in the future, so be sure to follow us on Instagram to join the conversation going forward!

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Overcoming Tragedy & Becoming Unbreakable (ft. the ‘Five Foot One Teacher,’ Brittany Sinitch) Aug 11, 2021

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In today’s episode, our resident ‘Healing Consultant’ from across the pond, Tasha Bailey, joins me as our co-host. We check in on our feelings today and how to treat our feelings, especially the negative ones, as guests in our home, rather than annoyances we want to get rid of. Also, we do have a kiki about our shared obsession with ‘Love Island’ (which, to our delight, our very special guest shared as well).

Speaking of our very special guest…today, we are joined by the amazing Brittany Sinitch, also known as FiveFootOneTeacher. A survivor of the Parkland, Florida school shooting, Brittany is fostering hope and change through her platform on social media. After her world was turned upside down in February 2018, the classroom that was once her “favorite place in the world” became a crime scene she never wanted to revisit. In the year following the tragedy, she made the difficult decision to step away from the classroom and during that time, she started the Unbreakable Organization, which gives back to communities and schools who have been impacted by tragedy. She joins us today to talk about experiencing tragedy, how she found the strength to get through it and how she navigates PTSD and triggers to this day now that she’s returned to the classroom. We are so honored she joined us to share her story and we hope you are as touched as we are by her.

To learn more about Brittany and her incredible work with the Unbreakable Organization, check out their site here: https://theunbreakableorg.com/

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Finding Your Rainbow Sherbet Moment Aug 04, 2021

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Our resident ‘healing consultant’ (still my favorite job title), Tasha Bailey, joins me as our cohost today. After a little catch-up, we assign flavors to our moods. Tasha is feeling vanilla with sprinkles and I am the happiest flavor I could think of – the one that brings me back to field days at school…rainbow sherbet. Today’s guest is the wonderful Raechel. We discuss grappling with anxiety growing up with a family that doesn’t recognize mental health struggles, learning how to become the parent you needed when anxiety is triggered, or finding your own rainbow sherbet moment that can bring you joy in a dark moment. We also talk external pressures seeping into self esteem, establishing safe spaces in your life, and the conversation surrounding mental health in the Black community.

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