Episodes
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Grief Cycles and Pet Loss with John Littlefair
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 John Never Just a Dog podcast...
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Catching Up and Season 2 with Erica
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!
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Choosing Positivity and Gratitude with Jenn Wilson
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 Jenn Follow Jenn's Personal…
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Coping With the Loss of a Pet with Dr. Katie Lawlor
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…
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Sober, Not a Saint with Heidi B
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...
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Navigating Mental Health After a Traumatic Brain Injury with Katherine Donnelly
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,...
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"Happy Person" Postpartum Depression with Adriana Noesi
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 Adriana Follow Adriana on TikTok Follow...
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Life's Too Short to Hate Your Job with Taylor Scoma
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…
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Small Biz Stress & Pandemic Parenting with Danielle Massari
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....
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Not All Therapists are Good Therapists with Chelsea Cole
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...
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Good Grief and Rediscovering Identity with Danielle Comer
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 Danielle Follow Danielle on Instagram Follow Danielle's photography...
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Anxiety in Dating and Relationships with Lily Womble
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...
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Why Practical, No-Nonsense Mental Health Matters with Jeremy Godwin
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...
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Mess, Stress, Minimizing, and Organizing with Devin VonderHaar
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...
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Self Love, Social Media, and Setting Boundaries with Candace Molatore
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…
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Conquering Figurative and Literal Mountains with Alex Borsuk
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…
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Building a More Resilient Body (and Mind) with Dr. Jen Hosler
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...
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Creating the Perfect Mental Health "Plate" with Dylan Peterkin
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...
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Speaking Your Partner's Language with Tracy Lewis
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 Hug Hold…
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The Gym is Not Your Therapy with Haley Hines
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,...
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High-Functioning Postpartum Anxiety with Ellie Hughes
Erica speaks with Ellie Hughes, a blogger, marketer, stylist, and new mom. They discuss her experience with postpartum anxiety – how it presented itself as hypochondria and a fixation on death and aging. Follow Ellie Hughes on Instagram The Practivist
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Guilty Pleasures and Your Authentic Self with Matt Tafavoti
Erica sits down with another Tafavoti this week...her brother, Matt! They discuss his top four guilty pleasures, why kids quit the things they love in junior high, and why you should always be your most authentic self. Then, they discuss some guilty pleasures from Unwell listeners. You might find...
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Recovering from Burnout and Real #VanLife Diaries with Jamie van Dyke
Erica speaks with Jamie van Dyke, who spent a year traveling around Europe with his cat in a camper van. They discuss how deeply career burnout can permeate throughout your life, the importance of meaningful interpersonal relationships, and what it's really like to live in a camper van (with a cat!)
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Online Therapy and Coping with 2020 with Jason Thompson
Erica connects with Jason Thompson, a high school classmate of hers who now works in Corporate Retail in San Francisco. Jason shares his experience (both positive and negative!) with online therapy. They also dive into the emotional weight of 2020's political arguments with friends and family…
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Fighting Against Diet Culture with Malory Wiest
Erica speaks with Malory Wiest about all things diet culture. They rehash their history with diets from Weight Watchers to paleo. Malory also shares her story with antidepressants, weight gain from prescriptions, and planning a wedding during the pandemic. Follow Malory on Instagram Malory's...
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5 Things Making Me Feel Unwell Right Now
It's a host-only episode! Erica discusses what triggered her to launch this podcast, and recaps the five things making her feel unwell right now.
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Childfree Living and a Lifetime of Play with Laura Elizabeth
Erica speaks with Laura Elizabeth, a friend and happily childfree woman who has mastered the art of playtime as an adult. They discuss making decisions out of fear vs. listening to your gut, building a village when you don't have children, and why Portland is the best place to be a playful adult....
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Embodiment, Breath, and No-BS Yoga with Margo Kellison Lightburn
Erica speaks with Margo Kellison Lightburn, yoga instructor and instructor to the instructors. They discuss how to get the full mental and spiritual benefits from a yoga practice. Margo shares when she feels embodied vs. self-critical, and walks us through a few breath exercises. They also…
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A Journey with Anxiety with Michael Keskin
Erica speaks with Michael Keskin, owner and pitmaster at Portland's own Bark City BBQ. Michael shares his journey with anxiety, from diagnosis to what he's learned about himself over the years. They also discuss the Oregon wildfires and peak 2020 anxiety – and of course, talk barbecue, too! Links...
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ADHD and Knowing When You're "Off" with Jenn Bollenbacher
Erica discusses all things ADHD with Jenn Bollenbacher, host of the How Did You End Up There? podcast. Jenn shares her experience getting diagnosed as an adult one year ago, along with what she's learned about herself along the way since. We discuss having grace with yourself through ups and…
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