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The Don't Fret Podcast
by D Fretter + Don't Fret Publishing
Poet, spoken word artist, and musician D Fretter talks about his journey with mental health, healing, and the pursuing his passions. D shares lessons he's learned (or is learning) and his reflections on life. This isn't an advice podcast, but hopefully if you choose to listen, something will resonate and help you feel a little bit less alone.
Episodes
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Ep 51. Goodbye (for now)
The podcast is going on hiatus as D has decided to put more of his energy and focus into his writing and making content that he's proud of. This isn't forever. Thank you to everyone who has listened and supported over the years. We appreciate you - The Don't Fret team.
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Ep. 50 Book Gate
This week I dive into some booktok drama that happened last week and share my thoughts on some people feeling entitled to their dreams. follow the podcast's instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontfret.ca/ follow me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/_dfretter/ follow me on tiktok...
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Ep.48 Do You Feel Like All Your Plans Don't Work Out?
Back again! I (D) give a little update on changes to the podcast. Then I talk a little bit about how I deal with things when they don't go according to my plan(s). I'm trying to keep things short but sweet so I hope you enjoy this episode. follow the podcast's instagram...
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Weird Loner Kids w/ amodelwhosread
This week D talks to friend of the podcast (friend in general) Rachel aka amodelwhosread. Rachel and D talk about navigating social media, liking books that some call problematic, representation in literature and more. It's a really chill episode, we hope you enjoy it. follow Rachel on instagram...
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Reading, Writing, & Representation w/ Alexis C. Maness
This week D talks with fellow author Alexis C. Maness. They talk about Alexis' growing up in southern California, her love of reading/writing and body representation in literature. It's a fun conversation and we hope you enjoy it! Check out Alexis on titkok and instagram edited by Ryan "Sunshine"...
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Are You Feeling Stuck?
D jumps on the mic solo again and talks about feeling like you're stuck in life and reflects on how he's been dealing with it. If you'd like to support the podcast please hit up D's ko-fi link
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How I Deal With Imposter Syndrome (solo episode)
D jumps on the mic and rants for a little bit. Then he talks about 4 strategies he's using to combat his imposter syndrome. To support the podcast hit up D's ko-fi page https://ko-fi.com/dfretter Thanks for listening!
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Sinner's Isle w/Angela Montoya
If you would like to support the show please hit up D's ko-fi link This week talks to Angela Montoya, author of the upcoming YA fantasy romance, Sinner's Isle (out october 31st). Angela shares how you rediscovered her sense of play and creativity through writing. Which eventually lead to the...
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Sad People in Poetry w/Sayer
if you would like to support the podcast please hit up D's ko-fi page This week D talks with fellow poet Sayer (they/them). Sayer shares how they got into writing and poetry and reconnecting with their Indigenous roots. D pretends he's wise and gives some advice about plugging deeper into the...
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Hey Booktok w/ Deanna J Duxbury
This week D talks with rising booktok star Deanna J Duxbury! They talk, writing, social media, self care...y'know all the stuff we love at Don't Fret. check out Deanna's website www.deannajduxbury.com follow her tiktok (which is poppin off right now) Thanks for listening Edited by Ryan "Sunshine"...
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The Name-Bearer w/Natalia Hernandez
This week D talks with indie author Natalie Hernandez about her debut novel The Name-Bearer, her writing journey, growing up as a third culture kid and much much more. Get a copy of the Name-Bearer here check out her website follow her instagram @nataliahernandezauthor follow her titkok...
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Real Talk w/ Alexis Lynn
This week D talks with one of his best friends, singer/song writer, up and coming R&B pop sensation Alexis Lynn. Alexis talks about her origins in music and the inception of her album, Real Talk. D and Alexis discuss mental health, reflect on their friendship, discuss biphobia and so so much…
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Hey There Bud w/ Scottie Cyr
welcome back to for season 6! We start off this season with a banger. D talks with deconstruction tiktoker, dadcore fashion icon, and singer/songwriter Scottie Cyr. Scotty shares his story of growing up as a pastor's kid, becoming a pastor himself, and his eventual leaving the church. He shares a...
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Solo Episode: New Years Eve + 2023
D jumps on the mic and reflects on 2022. He also talks about how he's changing his approach to goals in 2023. This is a short bonus episode so we hope we can keep you company as you drive to your new years party or while you're cleaning up or something. Thanks again for a great year of podcasting.
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Being Human Club w/Ashley Wanamaker
Content Warning: This weeks episode contains discussions of the topic suicide. If this is a sensitive topic for you please take care of your self and if that means not listening to this episode we wholeheartedly support that decision. If you would like to simply skip the part where D's talking...
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I'm a Multipotentialite w/ Courtney aka HalfCourt
this week D chats with twitch streamer, tiktoker, patreon creator HalfCourt. They get into some nerdy shit, creativity, and of course mental health. HalfCourt teaches D a new term and recommends the book How To Be Everything by Emilie Wapnick. Check out Courtney's patreon here Follow Courtney:...
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The First Traitor w/ R.S. Twells feat. guest hosts Piya Sandhu and Alanna Fretter
This one was wild. R.S. Twells returns to the pod to talk about her second book The First Traitor. Piya returns as a guest host. And D's wife Alanna joins the party cause, why not? follow RS instagram @rstwells tiktok @rstwells get the books at rstwells.com edited by Ryan "Sunshine Harvey" music…
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Bonus Solo: Music Vs Poetry
D jumps on the mic real quick to talk about his new song, Staring at the Wall, some weird DMs he's gotten, and the transition from being a failed musician to an up-and-coming poet.
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Solo: I've Been Living a Lie
This week D jumps on the mic to talk about 4 tips on balancing productivity and happiness, the laziness lie, and how he's reframing goals moving forward. Huge thank you to everyone who has supported the podcast this year. It means a lot to us at Don't Fret.
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Where's the White People!? w/Taylor McNallie
This title is misleading...This week D talks to public speaker, advocate, and shit disturber Taylor McNallie. Taylor discusses her community work with Walls Down Collective, what defunding the police and abolition really mean, her media company, growing up Black in Canada and so much more. We…
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Music, Mental Health, and Faith w/isobel
This week D catches up with old friend isobel! They get into isobel's artistic origins, her faith, mental health, songwriting, production and everything in between. Isobel and D go really deep (as they are known to do) it's a really good epsiode and we hope you enjoy it. follow isobel on…
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Big Hollywood Meetings w/ BigHollywoodMeetings
This week, D talks with his band BigHollywoodMeetings. It's a lot of joking around and being stupid. But they get into music, mental health, and all the usual Don't Fret stuff. This was so much fun this may be the unofficial backdoor pilot episode of a new podcast...maybe...we'll see. follow the...
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D Talks to a Counsellor w/ Erin Egan
Really diving into the mental health and healing themes this week. D talks with Erin Egan (MAMFT, RCC) a counsellor currently based in Abbotsford BC. D and Erin reminisce on how they first met and get right into Erin's journey to becoming a counsellor. There's a lot of philosophizing along the…
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TikTok and Cosplay w/ ValiantF0x
This week D catches up with Vixen Valiant aka ValiantF0x. They talk about Vix's creative process, cosplaying, being shadowbanned, tiktok and all that. Connect with Vix at their Linktree Thanks for listening Music by Aidan Pauls
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Joy + Misery w/guest host Piya Sandhu
This week friend of the podcast Piya Sandhu returns to the podcast to guest host and interview D Fretter about his upcoming spoken word special, Joy+Misery: LIVE! Piya and D talk about why he's embarking on this project, who inspires him, his writing process and much much more. It's a great...
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Solo Q&A: How To Support an Artist
So a while ago D posted on his story asking people to ask him questions for a Q&A epsiode and he got two!! So in this solo episode D answers these questions and goes into how you can support him as an artist. Speaking of supporting D's art...please come to Joy + Misery Live next Saturday at the…
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Joy is Part of the Resitance w/ Fanny Kearse
This week D talks to friend, fellow poet, and collaborator Fanny Kearse. Follow Fanny: instagram @fannykearse website fannykearse.com Thank you for listening! edited by Ryan Harvey aka Sunshine music by Aidan Pauls aka Roro
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Music is Everything w/Ariel Petrie
D talks to singer-songwriter, tiktoker, and Twitch streamer Ariel Petrie about her music, streaming, and navigating online spaces Check out Ariel's website for socials and music Thanks for listening, Edited by Ryan "Sunshine" Harvey Music by Aidan Pauls
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Hopeless Romantic w/ A.E. Valdez
This week on the podcast D talks with indie romance author A.E. Valdez. They talk about how romance is a niche genre in literature, A.E.'s writing origins, and the unique lived experience of being a Black adoptee. Check out A.E. Valdez's website for socials and links to her books! Thank you for...
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Talkin' Nerdy w/ Arnaldo & Berto
This week D sits down and talks all things nerdy with Arnaldo and Berto from the podcast Films from the Phantom Zone!! They get into all kinds of comic book movies, television shows, Avatar, Star Wars. They get into faith and race and all kinds of fun stuff. We hope you enjoy this whopper of an...
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Essence w/ H.M. Hussain
Sorry for delay! This week I talk to author and poet H.M. Hussain. We talk about literature, writing, marvel movies and more.
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Gettin' Lit w/ Viktoria Bradley
It's been a minute since we've posted an episode of the podcast. So welcome back! This week, D talks with Viktoria Bradley of the Lit with Vik Podcast. They get into literature in all of its forms. Viktoria tells us about her studies as a History and English double major. It's basically an hour…
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Gigglepuss w/ Carlie Blume
Carlie Blume jumps on the pod to talk about her new book Gigglepuss. We get into her origins as a writer, some of her past traumas, and how writing helped make sense of it. Carlie was kind enough to read TWO poems from the book for this episode. I hope you enjoy it! Follow Carlie: twitter...
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Creating Content and Community w/NeeNeeBell
We finally made it happen! NeeNeeBell comes onto the podcast!! We get into the different platforms we do things on, mental health, connecting with our respective cultural heritage. Checkout NeeNeeBell's twitch and website Thank you for listening! Music by Aidan Pauls
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Dawn w/ Sof
This week I sit down with independent pop artist Sof. She shares her musical origins, struggles with confidence, and staying true to her artistry. THEN she kind of flips the podcast on me and interviews me about my new book. It's a really fun conversation and I hope you enjoy it. Follow Sof…
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Atheist Spirituality w/Untestimony
I jumped onto zoom with Untestimony to talk about her journey away from christianity to atheism. We get into dealing with negative stereotypes of athiests and navigating the loss of faith journey. It gets pretty deep but it's fun. I hope you enjoy Follow Untestimony: tiktok: @untestimony…
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Set Me Free w/ Red Aka Rojita
This week I talk to my tiktok friend Red about all things nerd culture, we touch on race, only fans, and mental health. Also I whine about not tiktok cause thats what I do here (I'm so sorry). Anyways I hope you enjoy this episode cause I had a LOT of fun recording it. Follow Red: instagram...
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Suicide Dick w/ Logan Nielsen
Okay first off...Logan dared me to name the episode. Second: it was a really dope conversation with comedian & podcaster Logan Nielsen. Cohost of the Josh Johnson Show. We get into Logan's comedic origins, his process, and mental health. I hope you enjoy! Follow Logan on instagram @loganmnielson...
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Feminist Gaze Ryan Reynolds w/Professor Neil
This week I talk nerdy with Prof. Neil Shyminsky!! Neil is an incredibly thoughtful, intelligent guy and it was really cool to dive deep into comics and movies and all that shit. Follow Neil: tiktok @professorneil instagram @neilshyminsky twitter @neilshyminsky Thanks for listening! Music by…
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Deconstructionism w/Camille Victoria
This week I talk with my tiktok friend Camille about deconstructing faith, spirituality, feminism, and internet creeps. And I don't mention the ninja turtles or V.E. Schwab once...wait...fuck. Follow Camille on tiktok and instagram Thank you for listening! Music by Aidan Pauls
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My Life F*cking SUCKS w/ Cinzia (of Cinzia & The Eclipse)
This week on the pod I talk to one of my very first tiktok friends Cinzia. Cinzia is a Montreal based musician who's known for here serene melodies and relatable lyrics. Not to mention one of the loveliest singing voices. We get into Cinzia's musical journey, navigating social media as artists…
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The Sweet Spot w/ Lajla Jean
This week's episode is my first official episode recorded in person with my friend, Lajla Jean! Lajla (sounds like Ly-la) is a singer/songwriter from the Vancouver music scene and one of the sweetest, funniest human beings I know. In the podcast we go deep talking about mental health, and our...
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What's Your Type...of Dragon? w/ Stephanie Koetsier
This week was a delightfully bookish and chaotic chat with my new friend Stephanie Koetsier! We talk dragons, mental health, and working on our respective novels. Follow Stephanie on twitter @WordsOfKoetsier Check me out at The Unbound Reading Series on November 19th Stream my new song Moonlight…
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What is the Dream? w/ Emma Alves
This week I talk to my friend Emma Alves! Emma is a singer/songwriter, producer, and all round amazing human. We talk about her music, mental health, anime, and a bunch of other cool sh*t!! Follow Emma: https://www.emmaalves.com/ tiktok @lilac.pixie instagram @emma_alves spotify Follow Me:...
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I Love You, Call Me Back w/Sabrina Benaim
This week I talk with friend and fellow poet Sabrina Benaim to discuss her upcoming book I Love You, Call Me Back! We get into Sabrina's creative origins and process a little bit. I embarrass myself, AND we get a special segment with questions from mutual friend Rebecca Baird! Get the book here...
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TikTok Talks w/Morgan Walker
This week I talk to TikTok creator Morgan Walker. We get into content creation, how we deal with creeps and haters, and social media in general it's a good time and I hope you enjoy it! Follow Morgan on TikTok Follow Me: Instagram @_dfretter TikTok @dfretter Patreon patreon.com/dfretter Music by...
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Down With God, Barely Asian w/ itsjonzi
This week I chop it up with my cousin (technically first cousin once removed) Jonzi. We get into twitch, tiktok, God, and all kinds of other shit. It's a good time and I hope you enjoy it. Follow Jonzi: twitch.tv/itsjonzi twitter @itsjonzi Follow me: instagram @_dfretter patreon.com/dfretter...
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MONDAY MINISODE: Livin The Dream
you're out here killin it!
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BookToking w/ Emily Fletcher
This week I talk to Emily Fletcher of the podcast, Infatuated. We get into content creation, her writing journey, and of course...books! checkout Emily's podcast Infatuated follow Emily on instagram, and tiktok Thank you for listening! Music by Aidan Pauls
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The Handpicked Home w/ Piya Sandhu
This week's episode I gave my friend Piya Sandhu a call. We talk about her shop The Handpicked Home located in White Rock, BC, Canada. Piya is a delightful energetic guest and a dear friend I think you're going to like this episode a lot! Follow The Handpicked Home on instagram, or checkout their...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Poet, spoken word artist, and musician D Fretter talks about his journey with mental health, healing, and the pursuing his passions. D shares lessons he's learned (or is learning) and his reflections on life. This isn't an advice podcast, but hopefully if you choose to listen, something will resonate and help you feel a little bit less alone.
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D Fretter + Don't Fret Publishing
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Poet, spoken word artist, and musician D Fretter talks about his journey with mental health, healing, and the pursuing his passions. D shares lessons he's learned (or is learning) and his reflections on life. This isn't an advice podcast, but hopefully if you choose to listen, something will...
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