Let's Talk About It With Taylor Nolan

Latest Episodes:

EP26: Bachelor Family Forgiveness w/ Olivia Caridi May 29, 2018

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Bachelor family member, Olivia Caridi comes on to discuss forgiveness. Like any relationship, Taylor and Olivia have had some ups and downs in their friendship. They share how they came to forgive each other and are able to embrace their relationship today as friends, neighbors, and of course BACHELOR FAMILY. As Bachelor "villains", the ladies also discuss their process in forgiving how being on The Bachelor has changed their lives.

Olivia's Podcast

EP25: Eating Disorders Awareness May 21, 2018

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Founder & CEO of the Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness, Johanna, spreads hope in what recovery can look like for eating disorders. Taylor and Johanna take a deeper look at how Binge-Eating disorder, today's most common eating disorder, displays itself and how eating disorders are also present with men.

RESOURCES

Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness

Toll-Free Number 866.662.1235

Find Help

IG, Facebook, Twitter

@Allianceforeda

Johanna's Book: Life Beyond Your Eating Disorder

EP24: Thriving through Grief May 15, 2018

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Suicide is not inevitable for anyone. By starting the conversation, providing support, and directing help, we can prevent suicides and save lives. 4 years ago, Eric Hodgdon lost his 15-year old daughter Zoi to suicide and since then he has been fighting for his family, all of Zoi's friends and others to find their pathway back to better days – to become resilient and thrive in life as he is now.

RESOURCES

Eric's Story

A Sherpa Named Zoi: How to Walk Through Grief and Live with Intention

IAM Strong

Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255

BeStrong

EP23: Stereotypes of Masculinity May 08, 2018

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What does it truly mean to be masculine? How do we judge the masculinity of men? Bachelor member Diggy Moreland joins Kitt in sharing his experiences in dating and relationships where he has been stereotyped and judged against the stereotypes of masculinity, and how to get to a place of being comfortable and confident in who you are.

RESOURCES

Diggy's Style Blog

http://MoreThanATie.com

Books

No More Mister Nice-Dr. Robert Glover

Mask of Masculinity-Lewis Howes

EP22: Inside Inpatient w/ Alexa Losey May 01, 2018

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Inpatient treatment is typically associated with substance abuse or being totally "insane", and we are here to dispel those myths. YouTube blogger and good friend Alexa Losey shares how entering inpatient treatment at a hospital impacted her anxiety, depression, and daily suicidal thoughts.

RESOURCES

PsychologyToday.com

YouTube.com/Alexa

EP21: Male Domestic Violence Apr 24, 2018

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One in four adult men in the U.S. will become a victim of domestic violence during his lifetime (CDC). Co-host Kitt Bender joins this episode as a guest to share his experience in an abusive relationship. Anyone can find themselves in an abusive relationship, regardless of gender, age, religious beliefs, socioeconomic status, etc. Taylor and Kitt walk through how abusive relationships can impact your self-worth and how to gain the "balls" or courage to be assertive in your relationships.

Resources

Article: Huffington Post

CDC.gov

The National Domestic Violence Hotline

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Psychology Today

EP20: OCD & Bad Science Apr 17, 2018

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects about 2.3% of the American population. It is often misunderstood, yet used frequently in our day to day language. Taylor invites teacher and writer Emily Byrnes on to share her story of struggle and treatment with OCD. For 40% off your first order of Lola, go to mylola.com and use code TAYLOR.

OCD Facts

Government Health information

Psychology Today

Self Compassion

Swim, by Emily Byrnes

Strangely Wrapped Gift, by Emily Byrnes

EP19: The Climb w/ Raven Gates Apr 10, 2018

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Taylor invites good friend Raven Gates to share her story with domestic violence. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been victims of some form of physical violence by an intimate partner within their lifetime (NCADV). Things get emotional as both women reflect on the abusive relationships they've been in, what the warning signs were, and how these relationships impact their current relationships. Keep on moving, keep climbing, keep the faith baby, its all about the climb.

RESOURCES

The National Domestic Violence Hotline

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Psychology Today

Runway to Freedom

Raven's Store

EP18: Difficulty with Disclosing Apr 03, 2018

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How long do you wait when getting to know someone to disclose that you're in a relationship? At some point it becomes misleading, but at what point? Taylor shares some personal stories where she felt deceived and where she was accused of being deceitful for her non-disclosure. Kitt and Taylor look back at their friendship and figure out where the line of interest was drawn.

EP17: Not Broken, Just Bent Mar 27, 2018

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Upon Taylor's 12 year anniversary of her scoliosis surgery she invites fellow therapist and friend Amira Whitehill on to discuss their journeys with scoliosis. The two discuss treatment options for scoliosis, and life pre and post spinal fusion.

RESOURCES

Amira on Psychology Today

Amira's Website

Scoliosis Information

Common Questions Answered

Treating Scoliosis

Every Parent Should Know

Common in Females

If left untreated