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Unwell with Erica

Erica Tafavoti

Candid conversations about mental health and wellness from a personal and professional perspective.

health & fitness mental health

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01:26:48

Grief Cycles and Pet Loss with John Littlefair

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2022/07/22

Erica speaks with John Littlefair, writer, speaker, dog lover, and the host of Never Just A Dog podcast. They discuss the cyclical nature of grief, how John got into talking about dogs for a living, and how to support a friend who is going through a loss.About JohnNever Just a Dog podcast@neverjustadog on InstagramReferenced in the EpisodeDr. Katie Lawlor on Never Just a DogDr. Katie Lawlor on Unwell with Erica

00:18:37

Catching Up and Season 2 with Erica

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2022/07/07

Erica catches you up on her year (!!!) since the last episode – including health challenges, planning a wedding, and lots of feelings about body image. Plus, hear what's in store for season 2 of Unwell with Erica!

01:23:33

Choosing Positivity and Gratitude with Jenn Wilson

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2021/06/18

Erica talks all things kindness, gratitude, and transparency with Jenn Wilson. She shares how intentional acts of kindness can change your life, why you should always be your most authentic self, and the importance of ritualistic self care (aka #TubClub).About JennFollow Jenn's Personal Instagram@meetjennprice on InstagramFollow Poppy on InstagramMore about JennReferenced in the EpisodeBrene Brown's Core Values list

01:36:28

Coping With the Loss of a Pet with Dr. Katie Lawlor

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2021/05/26

Erica speaks with Dr. Katie Lawlor, a psychologist specializing in the human-animal bond, and the grief associated with pet loss. They discuss the gaps you feel in your life when you lose a pet, some suggestions for coping with loss, and what you can do for your friends when their pet passes away.About KatieFollow Katie on InstagramPet Loss Community on PatreonVeterinary Mental Health InitiativeReferenced in the EpisodeGirls Gotta Eat podcast episode about pet loss

01:08:34

Sober, Not a Saint with Heidi B

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2021/05/20

Erica speaks with Heidi B, a speaker, relationship expert, and author. She shares her sobriety journey, why getting sober doesn't mean you're a saint, and the horrors of running into your OkCupid date at AA. She also shares some relationship advice about being upfront about what you need in a partnership.About HeidiFollow Heidi on InstagramHeidi's book: Relationship Ready: How I Stopped F*cking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soul MateHeidi B CoachingReferenced in the EpisodeThe Monster at the End

01:31:03

Navigating Mental Health After a Traumatic Brain...

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2021/05/12

Erica speaks with Katherine Donnelly, an avid skier, outdoorswoman, and Director of Operations at Trew Gear. Katherine details her mental health before and after her traumatic brain injury sustained from a skiing accident. They also discuss why having a panic attack on the mountain is the worst, how much a good doctor can change your life, and why you don't have to go hard to have fun.About KatherineFollow Katherine on InstagramFollow Trew Gear on InstagramTrew Gear

01:24:57

"Happy Person" Postpartum Depression with Adriana Noesi

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2021/04/29

Erica speaks with Adriana Noesi who details her experience with postpartum depression, describes how even depressed people can be the "happy go lucky" friend, and also shares her experience as a Mormon missionary through the lens of mental health.About AdrianaFollow Adriana on TikTokFollow Adriana on InstagramReferenced in the EpisodeKate Kennedy's Be There in Five podcast (Episode: True Love Weights)

01:27:47

Life's Too Short to Hate Your Job with Taylor Scoma

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2021/04/21

Erica speaks with Taylor Scoma, an Account Executive at Greenbits, a cannabis software company, and fellow Portland foodie. They discuss the ripple effects that a job you hate can have on your mental health throughout your life, what a great job feels like, and how to get better at taking risks and accepting change.About TaylorFollow Taylor on InstagramConnect with Taylor on LinkedIn

01:05:46

Small Biz Stress & Pandemic Parenting with Danielle...

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2021/04/14

Erica speaks with Danielle Massari, owner of StarCycle Portland. She shares candidly what the last year was like as both a small business owner and as a mother of three kids. They also talk about why exercising alone sucks, why kids need community, and why you should never trust the local news.About DanielleStarCycle PortlandFollow StarCycle on InstagramFollow Danielle on Instagram

01:12:57

Not All Therapists are Good Therapists with Chelsea Cole

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2021/03/31

Erica speaks with Chelsea Cole, a Marketing Director turned full-time food blogger at A Duck's Oven. She talks about the ups and downs of her therapy experience, from college to present day. Chelsea also shares her idea for a better way to match therapists and patients, and why it's smart to hire slow and fire fast when it comes to therapists.About ChelseaFollow Chelsea on InstagramA Duck's OvenSous Vide SchoolReferenced in the EpisodePsychology Today: Find a Therapist

01:16:01

Good Grief and Rediscovering Identity with Danielle...

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2021/03/24

Erica speaks with Danielle Comer, a writer, lifestyle blogger, and photographer. They discuss the unexpected parts of grief, learning how to dream again after loss, and the challenging aspects of a cross-country move.About DanielleFollow Danielle on InstagramFollow Danielle's photographydaniellecomer.comReferenced in the EpisodeNora McInernyHot Young Widows Club

01:07:06

Anxiety in Dating and Relationships with Lily Womble

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2021/03/17

Erica speaks with Lily Womble, Founder and CEO of Date Brazen, where she helps women build badass dating lives. They discuss the intersection of anxiety in dating and relationships, including when to talk about your anxiety with someone you're dating, how Lily got into date coaching via matchmaking, and why therapists shouldn't be giving dating advice.About the GuestDate BrazenFollow Lily on InstagramThe Date Brazen PodcastReferenced in the EpisodeBrené Brown's "gremlins"Amy Poehler Interview on

01:23:12

Why Practical, No-Nonsense Mental Health Matters with...

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2021/03/10

Erica speaks with Jeremy Godwin, host of the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast. He shares his own personal mental health journey, why he's a guide and not a guru, and some of his lessons from creating digestible, practical mental health content for fans in over 100 countries.Listen to Let's Talk About Mental HealthFollow Let's Talk About Mental Health on Instagram

00:58:32

Mess, Stress, Minimizing, and Organizing with Devin...

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2021/03/03

Erica speaks with Devin VonderHaar, creator of the modern minimalist, as they talk all things organizing and minimizing and how it impacts your stress and wellbeing. Devin shares some experiences working hands-on with people and their stuff, including how to reflect on items that cause strong emotions. She also talks Erica through how to get rid of those items that she "just might need someday" even when she hasn't used them in three years.Follow Devin on Instagramthe modern minimalistDevin's

00:59:53

Self Love, Social Media, and Setting Boundaries with...

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2021/02/24

Erica speaks with Candace Molatore, a branding consultant body-positive blogger about all things social media and self-love. They discuss Candace's experience with therapy, how the black lives matter movement impacted her life both personally and professionally in 2020, and simple practices to show yourself a little more love.Follow Candace on Instagram

00:59:27

Conquering Figurative and Literal Mountains with Alex...

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2021/02/03

Erica chats with Alex Borsuk, sports nutritionist, long-distance runner, and all-around badass. Alex discusses the double-edged sword that is social media, shares her health challenges in 2020, and what goes through her mind when she's running 90+ miles (seriously!) at a time.Follow Alex Borsuk on Instagramalexborsuk.com

01:23:59

Building a More Resilient Body (and Mind) with Dr....

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2021/01/27

Erica speaks with Dr. Jen Hosler, a physical therapist, strength coach, and co-owner of Movement Upgraded. She helps people learn about their bodies & build resilient bodies to support their active lives for decades to come. They discuss how stress affects your physical fitness, why fitness is a lifetime journey and not a destination, and how to build healthy joints for life.Follow Dr. Jen Hosler on InstagramFollow Movement Upgraded on InstagramSimply Strong programmingKinstretch with Dr. Jen

01:16:04

Creating the Perfect Mental Health "Plate" with Dylan...

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2021/01/20

Erica speaks with Dylan Peterkin, a content creator also known as @pdxfeast on Instagram. Dylan shares some of his childhood experiences including therapy at a young age, and how his mental health has evolved over time. He makes the analogy of staging a perfect "plate" with your mental health and finding the right combination of aids that work best for you.@pdxfeast on Instagram@cravingportland on Instagram

01:22:41

Speaking Your Partner's Language with Tracy Lewis

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2021/01/13

Erica speaks with Tracy Lewis, a professional therapist that focuses on couples and emotionally focused therapy. They discuss the science behind emotional bonds, what couples might experience in this type of therapy, pursuers vs. withdrawers in relationships, and more.Book: Mama’s Last HugHold Me Tight workshops Podcast: Foreplay RadioPodcast: That Relationship ShowPortland Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy

01:24:07

The Gym is Not Your Therapy with Haley Hines

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2021/01/06

Erica sits down with Haley Hines, a health and wellness professional and the host of Give 'Em The Bird, a podcast that challenges the diet and fitness industries. They cover what it was like to grow up as the "big and tall" girl, annoying Instagram fitness trends, panic attacks over lasagna, therapy, and much more.Give 'Em The Bird PodcastFollow Give 'Em The Bird on Instagram

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