PODCAST · health
Healthy Illness
by Kelly Marie
A weekly podcast to help you build healthy relationships while living with mental health conditions. Hosted by Kelly Marie, an advocate and peer who uses her own life experiences with anxiety, depression and borderline personality disorder to empower you to defy the limitations of your diagnosis and create the life you deserve. 🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC 📲 Instagram @thefrontseatlife FB @thefrontseatlife 🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros 🔗 Click Here to rate & review on Apple Podcasts 🚀 Rate & Share this Podcast from Spotify 🔐 A
Episodes
-
Shift Happens: The Moment Therapy Stopped Feeling Like Punishment
Ep.166 "I don't wanna eat at the table!" 😩 In this episode of Healthy Illness, Kelly gets real about her complicated relationship with food, unexpected emotional triggers, and the therapy homework that brought her to tears. But here's the plot twist: The assignment didn't change. Her perspective...
-
Can’t Concentrate? Try Focusing Instead
Ep. 165 Have you ever told yourself, “I just need to lock in,” but your brain, your environment, and every distraction around you had other plans? Maybe the problem isn’t your ability to concentrate. Maybe you need to focus differently. In this episode of Healthy Illness, Kelly Marie explores the...
-
Finding Micro Moments for Mindfulness
Ep. 164 For so many of us, everyday life feels like an endless series of tasks and obligations. The idea of carving out an hour for mindfulness or meditation sometimes seems like a luxury we can't afford. In the latest episode of "Healthy Illness," Kelly Marie suggests an approach that dismantles...
-
Managing Mental Health Through Back-to-School
Ep.163 The backpacks are packed. The dorm rooms are set up. But while we spend so much time preparing our kids for what’s next…who’s preparing us for the change? Back-to-school season brings transitions for the entire family. Maybe you're putting your child on the school bus for the first time....
-
Self-Compassion Meditation: Letting Go of Shame and Guilt
Ep. 162 Shame has a way of convincing us that we have to keep paying for our mistakes, our choices, our needs, even the things we had no control over. And sometimes, we carry that weight for so long that we forget what life feels like without it. In this week’s episode of Healthy Illness, Kelly...
-
How to Find Yourself After Divorce | Grief, Celebrating & Starting Over
Ep. 161 Your story doesn't end because a relationship does. Sometimes the greatest relationship you'll ever build is the one you have with yourself. Be gentle with yourself. Honor your journey. Celebrate your growth. Because healing isn't about forgetting who you were. It's about finally...
-
Can You Have PTSD Without Going to War?
Ep. 160 When you hear "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder," who comes to mind? For many of us, the first image is a military veteran returning home from combat. But what if your war looked different? What if your battlefield was an abusive relationship... a traumatic childhood, a medical emergency,...
-
Mindfulness + Medication: Choosing Prevention Over Crisis
Ep. 159 Is it time to go back on antidepressants? Kelly Marie gets real about why she made the decision to restart medication after years without it and why choosing support is never a sign of failure. Key Takeaways: How to recognize when your mental health is beginning to slip. Why being…
more -
Feeling Triggered? How to Pause, Process & Protect your Peace
Ep. 158 Not every trigger leads to a panic attack. Sometimes it's the tone of someone's voice. Being ignored. A comment that hits a little too close to home. Or that familiar feeling that makes your heart race before your brain has time to catch up. In this episode of Healthy Illness, we're…
more -
End of the Soft Girl Era
Ep 257 The Soft Girl Era is over. Now what? Kelly Marie explores what comes after the trend of girlie aesthetics, luxury, or living a carefree life. For Kelly, the Soft Girl Era became a personal journey of learning how to extend grace to herself in the same way she extends it to everyone else....
-
What Keeps You Up at Night?
Ep. 156 You have got to clock out, mentally as well as psychically so that you can get back to work the next day refreshed! Host Kelly Marie explores the power of rest and its critical role in mental health and wellness. She explains why nothing about her work keeps her up at night and discusses...
-
Safely Share Your Story | 5 Step Framework
Ep. 155 Learn how to share your personal story while maintaining mental well-being in this episode of the Healthy Wellness Podcast with Kelly Marie. Kelly shares a five-step framework, STORY, for crafting personal narratives: keep it Short, make it Trauma-free, ensure it's Ours to tell, keep it...
-
Pause Before You Panic | 3 Quick Tips to Manage Anxiety
Ep. 154 Not every problem is yours to solve! Step back, take a breath and let's get Mindful AF with 3 simple, effective techniques to manage stress anxiety and pressure. From her “Go Slow” breathing technique to a grounding exercise you can literally do in public without anyone noticing, this...
-
Holding Grief & Gratitude at the Same Time
Ep. 153 As Buffalo approaches the anniversary of the May 14th Tops shooting on the heels of Mother’s Day week, many are carrying grief, gratitude, trauma, and resilience all at once. In this heartfelt episode of Healthy Illness, Kelly Marie reflects on the emotional weight this season holds for…
more -
In My Soft Girl Era | Cover Girl Edition
One year ago, I made the decision to get my nails done and today, I'm proud to say they are still manicured and I am still in my soft girl era! And as of today, I'm officially a Cover Girl! Check out the May 2026 Issue of Buffalo Healthy Living Magazine available at Wegmans! In honor of Mental...
-
Mindfulness Through Sound
Ep. 152 In a world of constant stimulation and ceaseless noise, the pursuit of mindfulness can seem like an elusive goal. Kelly Marie guides you through a mindfulness practice centered on sound from a retreat in Great Valley, New York. This episode of the Healthy Illness Podcast encourages...
-
Black Maternal Mortality & Mental Health Disparities
“Mental health conditions are the leading cause of maternal mortality…” Ep. 151 In this episode of Healthy Illness, I’m continuing the conversation on Black maternal health because this isn’t just about statistics, it’s about lives. As a birth and postpartum doula, I share how mental health,...
-
Eucalyptus | Smell, Breathe, Release
Ep. 150 This one plant might help you breathe again. I’ve been leaning deeper into my mindfulness practice lately, and one thing that has truly supported me—mentally, physically, and emotionally—is eucalyptus. Not in a trendy way… in a real-life, I need relief right now kind of way. This isn’t…
more -
Mindfulness in Real Life
Ep. 149 Your thoughts are racing and you need a moment of peace. In this week’s episode of Healthy Illness, Kelly Marie invites you to pause the noise and reconnect with yourself through a simple, guided mindfulness practice designed for real life—not perfect conditions. If you’re living with...
-
Go Slow
Ep. 148 Lately, the world feels heavy. The news, the stress, the constant pressure to keep going, it can take a real toll on your nervous system. In this episode of Healthy Illness, I’m sharing a mindfulness and breathing practice that I personally rely on when everything starts to feel like too...
-
Motherhood, Mental Health + Penance Work
Ep. 147 Have you ever wondered if the work you feel called to do is connected to the parts of your story that still ache? In this unfiltered episode, I reflect on motherhood, mental illness, and a realization that brought me to tears. “The desire to help moms advocate for themselves and to learn...
-
Mindfulness Practice: Checking In, Checking On
Ep. 146 I didn’t even realize I was depressed… until a friend said it out loud. In this episode of Healthy Illness, I share how one honest check-in and a moment of validation helped me see what I was going through At the end of the episode, I guide you through a mindfulness meditation to help you...
-
Adding It Back Without Burning Out
Ep. 145 If you’ve done the work to protect your peace, the real question becomes: what do you let back in? I’m Kelly Marie, and in this episode of Healthy Illness, I’m sharing what it looks like to intentionally add Front Seat Life LLC back onto my plate—after burnout, boundaries, and learning my...
-
Guided Body Scan: Mindfulness Practice
Ep. 144 Your body has been speaking to you. This is your moment to listen. In this 15-minute body scan on, Kelly Marie guides you through a grounding mindfulness practice designed to help you slow down, soften your breath, and reconnect with yourself—right where you are. This episode of the…
more -
Doing My Part After Weight Gain
Ep. 143 This episode isn’t about weight loss. It’s about doing your part. Kelly Marie continues last week's conversation and shares what changed after the realization of weight gain on Ozempic—and why the reset had to start with the basics, not another fix. Instead of chasing results, she focused...
-
I Gained 40 lbs on Ozempic
Ep. 142 You can take the medication, follow the plan, and still feel betrayed by your own body when the “quick fix” doesn't fix what was really going on. In this deeply personal conversation, Kelly Marie opens up about living with diabetes, recovering from back surgery, and gaining 36 pounds…
more -
Mindfulness for All Live Event Preview
Ep. 141 In the episode Kelly Marie invited you to attend the first mindfulness class of Front Seat Life, LLC. Kelly Marie has completed her mindfulness facilitation training at Brown University and is excited to invite you to Mindfulness for All — Introduction to Mindfulness This welcoming,...
-
When They Don’t Come Home for the Holidays
Ep. 140 The holidays aren’t always joyful. Sometimes they bring quiet heartbreak—the kind you don’t post about. In this week’s episode of Healthy Illness, Kelly Marie opens up a tender conversation about what happens when the people you expected at your table… don’t come home for the holidays....
-
Bouncing Back Takes Time + That's Okay
Ep. 139 Kelly Marie shares her raw and honest journey of managing mental health while juggling professional and personal commitments. Reflecting on the nuances of living with mental illness and the importance of grace in healing, she navigates her path toward balance. In this episode, Kelly...
-
Clearing Your Plate: Taking Stock of Commitments Before Overwhelm Hits
Ep. 138 If your plate feels more like a buffet of burnout than a balanced meal, it’s time to clear it. In this empowering episode of the Healthy Illness Podcast, host Kelly Marie walks you through how to take honest inventory of your life—what’s feeding your purpose and what’s draining your…
more -
Building a Business While Protecting Your Peace [Live] with Detra Trueheart + Latricia Davis
Ep. 137 Building a business should never come at the expense of your well-being. In this special live episode of the Healthy Illness Podcast, Kelly Marie is joined by Dr. Latricia Davis, Detra Trueheart and a live studio audience to explore how entrepreneurs can build businesses that honor their...
-
Recognizing the Signs of a Mental Health Slump: Moldy Dishes & Wardrobe Breakdowns
Ep. 136 When moldy dishes and wardrobe meltdowns become red flags, it’s time to check in. In this raw and eye-opening episode of Healthy Illness, Coach Kelly Marie gets brutally honest about her mental health journey — the good, the bad, and the ugly. After weeks of struggle, a therapy session…
more -
Who Said That? Challenging the Voices Behind Your Actions
Ep. 135 Ever stop and ask yourself why you do things the way you do? From how you fold your laundry to how you handle your relationships—so much of what we do is inherited thinking. In this episode of Healthy Illness, host Coach Kelly Marie dives into the question we all need to ask more often:...
-
When Getting Out of Bed Feels Impossible: My Depression Life Hack for Small Wins
Ep. 134 When depression hits, even simple tasks feel impossible. In this episode of Healthy Illness, I reveal my go-to strategy for turning breakdowns into breakthroughs: the “Why or How” tool. It’s how I’ve learned to bank small wins, rebuild confidence, and actually start feeling better. If...
-
Be the Light, Even in the Dark
Ep. 133 September 3, 2013 will always be a date etched in my heart. It was the day I tried to end my life. At the time, I wasn’t grateful to still be here—I was angry, confused, and hurting. Recovery didn’t look like joy at first. It looked like surviving one day at a time, learning to breathe...
-
Physical Therapy: A Privilege and a Challenge
Ep.132 Kelly Marie provides updates on her journey post-back surgery and the challenges of accessing physical therapy. She highlights the barriers of time and cost, emphasizing healthcare system inequities. Reflecting on her privilege to undergo therapy, she advocates for systemic change toward...
-
Mindfulness is Our Inheritance
Ep. 131 Kelly Marie, a mindfulness advocate, doula, and host of the Healthy Illness Podcast on the JazzCast Pros Network, is known for guiding individuals toward healthier relationships and culturally rooted mindfulness practices. In this episode, she’ll break down how to: 🌱 Integrate…
more -
Friendship as Medicine – Part 2: Compeer Rochester's Intern Turned CEO
Ep.130 In Part 2 Sara Passamonte, CEO of Compeer Rochester—opens up about her path from intern to leader, what it was like guiding Compeer through the pandemic, and how personal passions like music keep her grounded. She shares how long-term peer relationships have not only shaped Compeer’s…
more -
Friendship as Medicine – Part 1: Peer Support for Mental Health
Ep. 129 I can’t help but wonder—how different would my journey have been if I’d had a Companion Peer when I was struggling? When I was at the peak of my own mental health challenges, what I needed most wasn’t another prescription or appointment—it was a person. Someone to sit with me, listen...
-
Chronic Pain + A Moment of Pleasure
Ep. 128 If you live with chronic pain, you may have convinced yourself that pain is your forever companion. But what if—just for a moment—you woke up and it was gone? In this reflective solo episode, Kelly Marie shares the unforgettable day she experienced zero pain for the first time in years…
more -
Sticking to Your Boundaries, Even When it Hurts
Ep. 127 Kelly Marie delves into the challenges of maintaining personal boundaries while dealing with mental health conditions on the Healthy Illness Podcast. She shares a poignant story about setting boundaries with her godmother during a significant family gathering. The episode explores the...
-
What It Really Takes to Be a Calming Nature Doula with Shannon Johns (Part 2)
Ep. 126 So you saw a TikTok about doulas and thought, “That looks fun”? Before you order your business cards, press play on this episode. Doulas Kelly Marie and Shannon Johns reveal the reality of doula care, birth education, and fighting for maternal health equity. In Part 2 of this powerful...
-
From Teen Mom to Birth Doula: Shannon Johns' Journey (Part 1)
Ep. 125 You’ve heard me hint at her. You’ve heard me talk about how she walks the halls like a birth superhero. And today—she's finally here. Shannon Johns, the heart and soul behind Calming Nature Doula Services, joins the Healthy Illness Podcast for a deep and raw conversation about what it...
-
Grounding in Faith: Baptised in America's Storm
Ep. 124 As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, Kelly Marie leans deeply into her faith—offering a timely reflection on love, compassion, and the power of spiritual recommitment in the face of national uncertainty. “We say we believe in families… but our policies don’t match our...
-
The Weight of the Cape — Healing from the Superwoman Schema
Ep 122: Have you ever felt like if you don't hold everything together, it will all fall apart? If so, you're not alone — and it's time to set yourself free. After giving a keynote speech with the Buffalo Chapter of The Links, Kelly Marie continues the conversation about the Superwoman Schema —…
more -
Top Five Questions to Ask a Doula Before Adding Her to Your Birthing Team
Ep. 121 This Black Maternal Health Week Kelly Marie explores essential questions to ask when choosing a doula, focusing on training, services, compatibility, availability during labor, and backup plans. Drawing on her experience as a doula, Kelly emphasizes the importance of establishing clear...
-
Don’t Hire a Doula Until You Hear This: Questions Every Parent Should Ask
Ep. 120 Hiring a doula? Don’t do it until you hear this! As a certified doula in New York State, I know firsthand how choosing the right support for your birth journey can shape your entire experience. In today’s episode of the Healthy Illness Podcast, I’m sharing what I wish every expecting…
more -
Who’s Advocating for You? The Role of Doulas in Maternal Health
Ep. 119 👶🏾Your voice matters in the delivery room. But is anyone truly listening? The reality is, Black women face higher risks during childbirth—but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. A doula can be your advocate, your guide, and your support system, ensuring that your birth plan…
more -
Daily Routine Habits for a Calmer Mind
Ep. 118 Are you striving for a more organized and balanced mental state in your daily life? In this episode, we unveil the transformative power of establishing daily routines and mindfulness practices to enhance your mental well-being. By integrating structured routines and mindfulness into…
more -
I'm Back: Finding Strength, Support & A New Purpose
Ep. 117 After six months away from the mic, I’m finally back. In this episode of Healthy Illness, I’m opening up about where I’ve been, what’s changed, and how my journey has led me to become a birth doula. I also reflect on the power of community, and how my support system—including JazzCast…
more
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
A weekly podcast to help you build healthy relationships while living with mental health conditions. Hosted by Kelly Marie, an advocate and peer who uses her own life experiences with anxiety, depression and borderline personality disorder to empower you to defy the limitations of your diagnosis and create the life you deserve.
🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC
📲 Instagram @thefrontseatlife FB @thefrontseatlife
🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros
🔗 Click Here to rate & review on Apple Podcasts
🚀 Rate & Share this Podcast from Spotify
🔐 A
HOSTED BY
Kelly Marie
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Healthy Illness have?
Healthy Illness currently has 169 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Healthy Illness about?
A weekly podcast to help you build healthy relationships while living with mental health conditions. Hosted by Kelly Marie, an advocate and peer who uses her own life experiences with anxiety, depression and borderline personality disorder to empower you to defy the limitations of your diagnosis...
How often does Healthy Illness release new episodes?
Healthy Illness publishes regularly with 169 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
Where can I listen to Healthy Illness?
You can listen to Healthy Illness on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Healthy Illness?
Healthy Illness is created and hosted by Kelly Marie.
URL copied to clipboard!