Psych Junkie

Dr. B turns the table on podcast host Becky Endicott, the cohost of We Are for Good podcast, and has an honest discussion about mental health, growth through pain, and revisiting values in the face of emotional crises.  A long time friend, Becky has always been known as steadfast and ambitious; the girl who has it all together.  We have a candid session about our vulnerability in suffering from anxiety, the avoidance strategies that in the long run do not work, and how the clouds can part if we just become honest with ourselves and ask for help.   So get ready for some hope delivered in a beautiful package: Becky Endicott, YOU are an inspiration.  So grab a hot beverage, wrap yourself in a warm blanket for this chilly weather, and listen to Psych Junkie.

Dr B sits down with dear friend, former Rockette, kick ass CycleStar, and entrepreneur Alli Cooper.  We talk ALL things about searching for your purpose, trusting the journey, and creating meaning out of adverse circumstances.  Alli talks about the seed that had been planted years ago; and how sometimes we just don't give our seeds "time" to grow until we have some space and patience to let them sprout roots.  Overcoming obstacles, staying focused on our goals, and leaving the "naysayers" behind, Alli gives a raw and honest account of her experience in navigating her journey in order to create her own THING.  The Sweat Assembly.  Where she developed a tribe of women to love and support each other while adjusting to COVID conditions and bringing community and fitness together.  So grab a latte, get out your phone, find your next Sweat Assembly event, and listen to Psych Junkie on the drive to community, fitness, and fun.

Dr. B hangs out and vibes with Mr. Tapback himself, Jesse Alexander.  He's a fellow CycleStar and Director of Talent for Bridgefit (and my personal MENTOR).  If you don't follow Jesse on Instagram at @JA_TAPBACK22, what are you doing with your life?!?  Based out of NYC, Jesse tells us all about his journey in fitness as an indoor cycling instructor, what COVID-19 was like in NYC, and how he overcame the mental and emotional impact of quarantine by CONNECTING with others through fitness, music, and support for our CycleBar Community.  Dr. B and Jesse get REAL with parenting during Covid-19, the quest for fulfillment despite our circumstances, and how to live authentic AF while maintaining good energy.  So grab a bevvy.  Kick up your Kick Ass shoes.  Be Dope. Be Real. Be YOU.  And listen to Psych Junkie.  

Dr. B has an honest convo with her "best man" as they touch on the "F" word.  Feelings.  They discuss the various differences within gender culture on emotional identification, regulation, and expression, while acknowledging that the beliefs we've been taught in relating to our emotional self is not always the most healthy.  So get "in touch" with yourself and others this week and listen to Psych Junkie.

In order to broaden our perspective of racism and prejudice, Dr. B sits down with her friend Kat to discuss the story behind Native American people in our country and the continued injustices that currently exist.  Kat discloses her personal history and continued observance of racism within Native American tribes, within American society and culture, and also with raising her biracial children.  Authentic, raw, and brutally honest, this is a story that, perhaps uncomfortable, EVERYONE needs to hear in order to promote awareness and change.  So let's all commit to being better humans, open our ears and hearts, and listen to Psych Junkie.

Dr. B has "Life Guru Bestie" Kerry Graham back on the pod.  We talk all things friendship including trust, characteristics we look for in a friend, what to do in conflict, and how to maintain our relationships with other women.  Things get real when Dr. B and Kerry admit their own mishaps in their relationship, how they came back together, and what it takes to build trust again.  SPILLIN the T....tune in with your gal pals, especially those that you have some "beef" with, and listen to Psych Junkie.

Dr B sits down for her final Pride Month episode with two special guests, Brandon and Alexis.  Brandon and Alexis share their story of growing up within the LGBTQ community in Oklahoma, as well as Alexis' journey of coming out as transgender.  What was once a story of heartache, trauma, and pain, transitions into recovery, healing, and light.  So grab a snack and beverage of choice, snuggle up with your comforts, and listen to Psych Junkie.

In the third episode for Pride month, Dr. B sits down with her bestie as he discloses his dating history; the good, the bad, and the ugly.  Jeremy speaks about growing up in Tennessee while trying to navigate being a gay male in a small town.  When he enters the dating world, he learns some lessons about what healthy relationships look like and heals from some relationships that tested him.  From dating apps to mishaps and some growth in between, Dating in the G-World is a must listen for all that have struggled with finding a long term and healthy relationship while also valuing yourself.  So grab a snack and beverage of your choice, tune in with your bestie(s), and listen to Psych Junkie.

In the spirit of Pride Month, Dr. B invites her friends Christi and Janna to share their story of self-discovery, coming to terms with, and finding love as gay women.  Both women give an honest account of their journey in realizing who they really are, being truthful with themselves and others, and living out loud; all leading them to find one another and begin their lives as a married couple.  Another amazing story from members of the LGBTQ+ community as we seek to gain more understanding and acceptance.  So grab a snack and beverage of choice, snuggle in with your sweetheart, and listen to Psych Junkie.

In the spirit of Pride Month, Dr. B brings in her two best pals, and fellow fitness instructors, to beautifully serve us some T about Growing Up Gay in Oklahoma.  Tyler and Greg share their individual perspectives and journeys that led them to finally open up about being gay, come out to their family, and to start living their authentic lives.  Greg and Tyler have many similarities in their journeys, as well as some differences, and this episode is worth a listen to understand the variety and complexity within our LGBTQ+ tribe, as well as get inspired AF to live our truth out loud.  So grab a snack and beverage of choice, sit by the pool with your henny, and listen to Psych Junkie.

Dr. B sits down with her bestie Meg (returning from Episode 1) and has an authentic discussion about Meg's journey through trauma and healing.  She shares her story of her emotional and mental health after an accident that occurred the previous year, speaking about her anxiety, depression, and how she was able to overcome it all.  Raw, real, and sometimes turning to dark places, Meg opens up about seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and provides hope for all that have been through unexpected pain and adversity.  So grab a snack and beverage of choice, settle down in your comfy place, and listen to Psych Junkie.

Dr. B sits down with her gal pal as she shares her story of navigating through anxiety, depression, then addiction, and recovery.  A very raw, real, and authentic account of bravery in the hopes it can reach those in need to hear it and perhaps those that have never understood the cycle of mental health and substance abuse.  The journey of pain, to willingness, to self-compassion and acceptance, while coming full circle to her own; she has a voice to be heard.  "Be Brave.  Be Bold".  So grab a snack and beverage of choice, nestle down with a blanket and all your comforts, and listen to Psych Junkie.

Dr. B sits down with beauty entrepreneur and business owner Ciara Amir. We drop some serious T about all things real, unfiltered, and occasionally, unflattering, about struggling to keep up with unrealistic standards and expectations for women.  Ciara and Dr. B have an honest and open discussion about societal pressures, body image, the difference between self-care versus seeking perfection, and transitioning into a more authentic, redefined view of self and beauty.  So grab a snack and beverage of choice, tune in with your fav gal pals, and listen to Psych Junkie.

In the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. B sits down with a childhood friend to discuss the internal experience of anxiety and how it can impair views of ourselves,each other, and the world.  Dr. B's guest shares her own journey of anxiety and how it impacted her role as a wife, mother, daughter, friend, and professional while also leaving her feeling ashamed and inadequate; all leading up to her story of recovery.  Topics include how anxiety can "sneak" up without our awareness, the anxiety/avoidance cycle, and normalizing the feelings we have while also asking for help from our Tribe.  So grab a snack and beverage of choice, tune in with your pals, and listen to Psych Junkie.

Dr. B sits down with fellow fitness queen and life guru Kerry Graham.  We talk all things life but focus on protecting our soul space and emotional energy in order to maintain positivity during the shitty moments we experience.  Kerry and Dr. B discuss overcoming adversity, how to handle difficult people and relationships, and how to not judge others nor ourselves; in essence, learning to not give a f**k about things that don't truly matter.  So grab a snack and beverage of choice, tune in with a fellow Queen, and listen to Psych Junkie. 

Dr. B has a frank and honest discussion with her Bestie about being divorced and co-parenting during a pandemic.  The good, the bad, the UGLY, and everything in between.  So grab a snack and beverage of choice, tune in with your bestie, and listen to Psych Junkie.

Dr. B talks with her favorite couple about how to get along, communicate, apologize and forgive, and come out of quarantine stronger than ever.  So grab a snack and beverage of your choice, snuggle up to your one and only, and listen to Psych Junkie.

Dr. B gathers three of her closest pals and has a brutally honest conversation about "all the things" quarantine life. So grab a snack and beverage of your choice, sit back, put your feet up, and listen to Pysch Junkie.