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Two Nuts in a Pod

Two Nuts in a Pod

A mental health show hosted by Lizzy Carraway and Emory Williamson. Emory and Lizzy invite guests to talk about real stuff: the stigma of mental illness, the ways that we tend to our mental health, and how our brains define and empower us. This show aired on Forward Radio, a grassroots community station in Louisville, KY, from January 2020 through August 2022.

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Episode 29 | "Comparisonitis" | Luisa Trujillo | Aug....

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2022/02/22

This week we are joined by Luisa Trujillo. We talk about overstimulation, fatigue, and isolation in COVID times. Luisa discusses the differences between a collectivist culture and an individualistic culture, exploring how her immigration from Colombia has impacted her mental health. Other topics include comparing ourselves to others, journaling, and resiliency. Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas.

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Episode 28 | "Okay Is Not Great" | Aug. 12, 2020

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2022/02/22

In this solo episode, we talk about unsolicited advice, asking for the support you need, panic attacks, and fears. We also introduce two new segments, "How are you, for real?" and "Gratitudes." Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas. Recommendations: Armchair Expert, Monica and Jess Love Boys: armchairexpertpod.com/pods/mjlb-dan-savage

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Episode 27 | "Anxiety Toolkit" | Aimee Jewell | July...

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2022/02/22

We are joined this week by Aimee Jewell, Engagement Specialist at the Leadership Louisville Center and wise woman. We talk about feeling like a burden, dealing with bad days, and people pleasing. Note: we discuss suicide in this episode. Featured Original Theme Music for Two Nuts in a Pod by Neil Lucas.

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Episode 26 | "Be Cautious But Free" | Nicole Ward |...

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2022/02/22

This week's guest, Nicole Ward, is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She shares how a difficult childhood drove her to become a therapist. We discuss COVID's influence on mental health and the impacts of the current civil rights movement. Original theme music by Neil Lucas. Recommendations www.cliniciansofcolor.org/ www.facebook.com/Clinicians-of-Co…-100691908379452

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Episode 25 | " A Better Way to Live" | Courtney...

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2022/02/22

This week, Courtney Kolarik, who is three years sober, joins us to tell her recovery story. She was twenty years old, addicted to alcohol and drugs, and was facing jail time when she first decided to become sober. Courtney shares the ups and downs of the recovery process that made her the resilient person she is today. Original Music for Two Nuts in a Pod by Neil Lucas.

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Episode 24 | "Don't Be Erased" | Kasen Meek | June...

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2022/02/22

Our guest this week is Kasen Meek, Digital Marketing Coordinator for Centerstone and trans rights activist. We discuss the state of trans rights during the Trump era, and how having a marginalized gender identity impacts mental health. Kasen shares some formative experiences with self advocacy and the importance of difficult conversations. Follow Kasen at trans.parent_kasen on Instagram. Featured: Original music for Two Nuts in a Pod by Neil Lucas. References: -Louisville Pride Foundation Social

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Episode 23 | "Cultivating Joy" | Nubia Bennett | June...

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2022/02/22

This week we are joined by Nubia Bennett, an activist and a mother who is on the board of Neighborhood House and Hack Excellence. We talk about the current protests, race-based trauma, and joy as an act of both self care and defiance in a racist society. Original theme music composed by Neil Lucas. Recommendations: Pleasure Activism by adrienne maree brown. Hope and Hard Pills podcast: hope-hard-pills.simplecast.com/.

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Episode 22 | "Quarantimes" | May 26, 2020

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2022/02/22

In this week's episode, we recount our experiences from the past two months of quarantine. We delve into coping strategies, new past-times, mindfulness, and gratitude. Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas

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Episode 21 | "Sibling Rivalry" | Katie Gangler | Apr....

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2020/06/21

Emory's sister returns to the show to impart her therapeutic wisdom and tell embarrassing stories about Emory. This episode was recorded days before social distancing officially started, so we talk about the Coronavirus's impact on the world and our overwhelming feelings of uncertainty. Katie tells us about her new therapy practice, Healing Within, which is focused on treating the whole individual. Katie shares her route to becoming a therapist and her philosophy of care. Learn more about Healing

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Episode 20 | "The Thousand Yard Stare" | Dave...

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2020/06/21

For this week's episode, our guest is fellow Forward Radio host Dave Campbell from Read & Succeed. Dave tells us about his time in the military and his difficult transition back to civilian life. We talk about PTSD, its symptoms, and Dave's experiences coping with it. Dave also shares how books have helped him grow and get through hard times. If you'd like to hear Dave's show, check out his page at forwardradio.org/read-succeed. Lizzy is the featured guest on Episode 3, which will be aired on

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Episode 19 | "Destigmatizing Addiction" | Hannah...

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2020/06/21

Our guest this week, Hannah Morrison, has known Emory since 2nd grade. Hannah is studying to be a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Frontier Nursing University. She shares why she was inspired to get into the mental health field and what she has learned about the truths and myths of addiction from professional and personal experiences. Other topics include Emory's dating life, why we hide good news, and family trauma. Featured: Original music for Two Nuts in a Pod by Neil Lucas.

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Episode 18 | "Cheers to Sobriety" | Ryan Spickard |...

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2020/06/21

Ryan Spickard joins us this week and tells us about his former job working in the alcohol industry of Louisville and the detrimental effects it had on his mental health. Ryan shares how his alcohol use coincided with the loss of his sister to suicide, how therapy helped him process that trauma, and how he accomplished a year of sobriety. Featured: Original music for Two Nuts in a Pod by Neil Lucas.

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Episode 17 | "All the Hugs" | Leorimar Pareja...

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2020/06/21

Emory's sister-in-law, Leorimar Pareja Williamson, joins us on this week's episode. We talk about Leo's workshop with Brene Brown (they hugged!!!) and Leo talks about her miscarriage five months ago and advice she would give to those experiencing it themselves or supporting a friend or family member. You can email Leorimar at coaching4humans@gmail.com. Featured: Original theme music for Two Nuts in a Pod by Neil Lucas.

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Episode 16 | "It's Nancy!" | Nancy Brooks | Feb. 25,...

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2020/06/21

This week's guest is Nancy Brooks, Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Louisville (NAMI). Nancy tells us about NAMI's programs and how people can get involved. Stigma Free Workplace is their newest initiative, which you can learn more about here: namilouisville.org/stigma-free-workplace/. Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas. References: "13 Chill Facts About Sloths" www.mentalfloss.com/article/559749/…ts-about-sloths "Iliza: Elder Millennial"

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Episode 15 | "Grief is a Season" | Jessica Yu | Feb....

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2020/06/21

This week we talk to Jessica Yu, a new friend of the show and Louisville realtor by trade. Jessica shares how her experiences with mental health were shaped by early adulthood exposure to grief. We discuss how therapy, support groups, and spirituality have helped her cope over the years. Follow Jessica’s travel adventures with stuffed pandas @paulieandpete on Instagram. Featured: Original music for Two Nuts in a Pod by Neil Lucas. Jessica’s book recommendations: You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero,

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Episode 14 | "Getting Better" | Brandon Cochran |...

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2020/06/21

This week, Spalding University creative writing student Brandon Cochran joins us and shares a piece he wrote about depression. We discuss the myths around “getting better,” why perfectionism sucks, the burden of others’ expectations, and writing as a therapeutic practice. Featured: Original music for Two Nuts in a Pod by Neil Lucas.

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Episode 13 | "Our Brains Are Trash Cans" | Sarah...

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2020/06/21

This week on Two Nuts in a Pod, we chat with our good friend Sarah Maddix, Louisville local and mother of a human girl and two black cats. We talk about dealing with major life transitions, taking out the mental trash, and recognizing white privilege. Sarah also shares how being adopted has impacted the way she thinks about her mental health. We touch on anxiety, dread, and panic attacks. Sarah works for Aetna and is currently spearheading a pilot referral program aimed at addressing the social

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Episode 12 | "We're On the Radio!" | Jan. 28, 2020

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2020/06/21

Two Nuts in a Pod is thrilled to share the first episode played on Forward Radio. In this solo episode, we talk about why we do this show and how we got to a place with our mental health where we can have these open conversations. We also share our formative experiences with mental health, including diagnoses and misdiagnoses. See Emory's Ignite Memphis 2015 talk, "Dear Monster," on the experience he details in this episode: youtu.be/b2OInWsNVyg. Featured: Original music for Two Nuts in a Pod by

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"The Shitty Gardener" - Episode 11 with Dorottya...

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2019/07/28

We talk with Dorottya Sallee-Fellegi about how she is coping with newly diagnosed depression, how immigration affected her mental health, and how talking about feelings is the only way out of their grasp.

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Episode 10 with Josh McClellan

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2019/07/07

Josh tells us about his childhood behavioral issues and what it feels like to be labelled a problem at a young age. Find Josh's podcasts: Running the Ropes on Culture Shock Hello Josh Featured on @horrorblecast, horrorblepodcast.com The Snark Tank (coming soon)

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