PODCAST · health
Let’s Sit Crooked & Talk Straight
by Lauren Williams
A place to sit and tell stories that prove we are more in common than not. A place to listen and also learn something about mental illness, healthy relationships but most importantly about perseverance. A registered nurse and new ish mom now learning what grief means. A Christian that wants to know how deep connections with others can increase your faith and help you live a steadfast life.
Episodes
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The One Where We Go Into The Woods
** Alert for the listener, this episode contains sensitive materials regarding suicidal ideation and suicidal attempt that may be emotionally triggering ** My moment of breakdown, and pivotal incident of shame that transformed into rebirth in spring of 2023 is now shared with my dearest audience....
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The One That's Just Mini, Cute and for the Human Service Providers
* Unedited and Straight to the listener, I sat Crooked in my Subaru to Talk Straight about the common stressors healthcare providers face* Sometimes you need to process in your head what you just witnessed during a shift. Well in this very short 8 minute episode I share my thoughts on navigating...
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The One Where We All Meet in Atlanta
**First, a disclaimer to the listener as this episode contains sensitive content** An entirely new developing profession, a CEO’s steps out of darkness, the architectural impacts of a PES (psychiatric emergency services) unit. These are just some of the take aways from the NAMI (National Alliance...
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The One About Wellness for Women
Join Let's Sit Crooked & Talk Straight as we travel back to Cherokee, Iowa for a special event held right before Mother's Day. We know women are the caregivers, role- models, and nurturers at home and even in the workplace. But how do we maintain the momentum to keep going when the pace of the...
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The One Where We Re-Write Grief
When we adjust the words we use, we change the narrative and therefore alter the stigma in the favor of acceptance instead of shame. Our words and our creative outlet especially after grief matter! Learn more about the power of words in this episode of Let's Sit Crooked & Talk Straight. As an...
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The One about The One
Some Sundays we drag ourselves to church, other Sundays we don't want to leave the service because it is just so powerful. Episode 17 invites you into a typical Sunday debrief, one not unlike the "after church moments" I had around the kitchen table at my Great Grandma Marie's with family, sugar...
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The One Where We Talk About Getting The Essential D
Vitamin D that is! It’s well known to combat seasonal affective disorder with Vitamin D supplementation, but in this episode we talk further about what else can be done for the winter blues. As the temperatures decrease, it is necessary to increase the awareness of our mental health. Affecting...
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The One Where We Talk Candid About Covert Abuse
A discussion revolving around abusive marriages is certainly going to be uncomfortable. But although uncomfortable it needs to be uncovered so that true feelings are revealed and the sanctity of marriage is upheld. This confining dynamic of a marriage centered on covert abuse is what I hope to...
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The One Where We Putt Our Efforts Together
Listen to a truly unique episode as Let's Sit Crooked & Talk Straight is in Cherokee, Iowa with a chair and a microphone to capture the stories of loved ones lost. The grief fuels us to not only remember but to be an advocate for change in this confusing world. A very special thanks to all the...
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The One With The Elephant On Your Chest
In this episode we discuss the big, beautiful beast of Anxiety that can cause a wide range of physical symptoms and if left unmanaged can derail our goals. This episode is filled with testimonials from women that reflect on how anxiety looks in their life and what coping skills they have learned…
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The One Where Two Faiths Collide
In this episode Reese and Lauren share their experiences with religion and how their spiritual practices ground them. Listen as Reese shares a piece of her history that has developed into a grounded practice of Judaism, she not only powerfully embraces but shares in detail with the audience.…
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The One That May Shock You
Warning: this episode contains sensitive content regarding suicide. Electroconvulsive therapy is something that has been used since 1938 to treat depression yet much of the general population is still confused by it or frankly nervous to hear more about it. But this treatment modality to help...
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The One That’s Toxic
Let’s start 2025 off with the hard and sometimes taboo topics. January’s episode focuses on all aspects of Toxic Relationships. Many of the lessons attained during my marriage and divorce would be in vain if I did not share them with you the listener. This episode is for those that have…
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The one about Post Partum Anxiety
In this episode of Let's Sit Crooked & Talk Straight we hear about the challenges of post-partum anxiety from Bailey. Listen to not only the trials of motherhood while experiencing a mental health condition but also the years of joy developed in the three decades worth of friendship. Bailey...
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The one where we talk about MIKE
When talking about my brother I do get long winded. I cherish every second I had with him. I'm thankful to be in a place mentally where I can devote an entire episode to him and honor his memory. If you were lucky enough to create a memory with Mike then please share it in the comments or share…
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The Ambition of Let's Sit Crooked & Talk Straight
Listen to me brainstorm and then quickly turn it into explaining the focus of Let's Sit Crooked & Talk Straight. Ambitious goals of what is to come for this podcast and where the root of strength comes from - ourselves. My take on manifestation verse God given plan. Me trying to be funny in the...
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The one about Davey
You probably don't know about Davey but you soon will through the memories of his daughter. My close friend Kendra and I discuss the one in a million life of Davey and how she has turned her pain into purpose. Listen along as Kendra details her experience with the rare condition CJD...
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The one where we talk about S--X!
It's the big one! The topic on everyone's mind. S--X! oh sorry, we are not talking about what first comes to your mind (wink) We are talking about SIX essential aspects to attain stable mental health. These are what I have realized to be Foundational for my life and managing the pattern of my...
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The One Where We Say Clinical Maladjustment... a lot!
Get ready for a novel as I try to fit 47 minutes of podcasting into a paragraph. The podcast's first ever interview explains risk factors to childhood anxiety, being a mental health advocate, challenges with society norms concerning mental health, and a beautiful book that helps a child navigate...
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The One You Can't Deny .. Grief vs Relationship Denial
Hello all - the main part of this episode is lacking a little sound quality because I forgot to close the door in the room where I was recording ( rookie mistake - sorry for the echo! ) This episode contains a detailed, much needed intro where I touch on the first Christmas without your loved…
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The one where we discuss Survivor's Guilt
Episode three is inspired by a dear friend who has a similar loss and wants to hear more about survivor's guilt. The topic is defined by resources from Psychology Today website and audio clips from Sarah and Megan are featured. Correlations between Covid and survivor's guilt are made and…
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The one that offers HOPE for teens ... and all of us
In this second episode of Let's Sit Crooked and Talk Straight I offer my perspective on what a simple sign in a middle school hallway can do. Listen along as I walk and talk and sometimes breath heavy because cardio isn't my forte. I put a lot of blood, sweat and breath into this one and…
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The one with the fresh first episode
Debut podcast of Let’s Sit Crooked & Talk Straight. Introduction of a passion project driven by gaps in the mental health system but also strength in the stories I have encountered from humans practicing steadfast faith in various obstacles of life. A place to laugh for a bit but also get to the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A place to sit and tell stories that prove we are more in common than not. A place to listen and also learn something about mental illness, healthy relationships but most importantly about perseverance. A registered nurse and new ish mom now learning what grief means. A Christian that wants to know how deep connections with others can increase your faith and help you live a steadfast life.
HOSTED BY
Lauren Williams
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Let’s Sit Crooked & Talk Straight currently has 23 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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A place to sit and tell stories that prove we are more in common than not. A place to listen and also learn something about mental illness, healthy relationships but most importantly about perseverance. A registered nurse and new ish mom now learning what grief means. A Christian that wants to know...
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Let’s Sit Crooked & Talk Straight is created and hosted by Lauren Williams.
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