Because Life
Sydel Curry-Lee
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Because Life episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Because Life for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Because Life episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Giving Ourselves Permission
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06/09/21 • 62 min
In this week’s episode, Sydel is joined by friend and licensed therapist and healing advocate, Tasha Bailey. The two speak with guest, Mariam who shares her long journey with depression that started when she was a teenager. Mariam has overcome many extremely difficult challenges and situations including being hospitalized after a family member recognized signs of suicidal thoughts. Her story is one that many can relate to and empathize with and recognizes the importance of a strong support system and continuing to prioritize your mental health even after recovery.
For information on mental health, learning how to help a loved one, developing coping skills and more, visit the Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library at thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources.
In association with Scale Productions
Produced by Dear Media.
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Forgiveness vs. Acceptance
Because Life
06/02/21 • 61 min
In today’s episode Sydel and licensed psychologist, Dr. Ebony Butler are joined by Lexie. Lexie’s journey with mental health struggles came to a head in the wake of losing her mother suddenly and a betrayal by her father shortly thereafter. They discuss the power of naming your feelings, the struggle between your faith and the religion you were raised in, and dealing with multiple forms of grief at the same time.
For information on mental health, learning how to help a loved one, developing coping skills and more, visit the Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library at thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources.
In association with Scale Productions.
Produced by Dear Media.
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05/19/21 • 44 min
In today’s episode Sydel is joined by friend and licensed therapist, Jordan Madison, and the two of them speak with special guest Jazmin Smith about her battle with mental health struggles after an unexpected divorce. The women discuss finding yourself and not feeling shame after a long-term relationship ends, strengthening your support system, accepting not having the closure you want, and finding the passion to move forward in life and relearning how to be “alone.”
Produced by Dear Media.
In association with Scale Productions.
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09/09/21 • 68 min
In today’s episode, Jordan joins me in the co-host chair to discuss the goings on in our lives and the world. We discuss some unfortunate personal news becoming public in my life, balanced with a love-filled week of my baby shower and anniversary. Then, we get into current events in the world of mental health, including the Texas Abortion Restrictions and the toll this takes on not only feminine health but on mental health as well.
For our interview, we are joined by the amazing Zoya, who suffered a traumatic breakup years ago and is learning to build herself back up and her walls back down as she heals.
For more information on mental health, learning how to help a loved one, developing coping skills and more, visit the Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library at thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources
Abortion Support Groups and Counseling: plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas
Donate to the Trevor Project: give.thetrevorproject.org/
Because Life is a Dear Media Production in association with Scale Productions.
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Produced by Dear Media
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I Am Deserving
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05/26/21 • 59 min
On this week’s episode, Sydel is joined by friend and licensed therapist, Minaa B.! The two speak with Chantal from New York City, who has a story we can all likely relate to, especially over the last year. Chantal’s anxiety and depression peaked once the pandemic hit, and she felt an overwhelming amount of stress and inadequacy. Being a teacher, she was used to interacting with her students on a daily basis face to face. That reality was turned upside down, and she was forced to navigate virtual teaching. During the conversation, the women discuss overcoming feeling unproductive and “not good enough,” living with a partner during the pandemic, and then making the shift once again to reentering the world as things started to open up. Enjoy the conversation!
Produced by Dear Media.
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06/30/21 • 50 min
In today’s episode, I am joined by the Founder of The Pattern App, Lisa Donovan, for an illuminating conversation about using Astrology as a tool to navigate your mental health. We talk about how her own mental health struggles sparked her introduction to Astrology and how the practices she learned from it helped her forge her way out of turmoil. We discuss finding and living in our purpose and how she created The Pattern App as a tool for users to help understand their own purpose and navigate their mental health. Plus, she reads me (for filth).
Thanks again to Lisa Donovan for joining me today. You can follow her at @motherofpatterns or check out the Pattern App at https://thepattern.com/
For more information on mental health, learning how to help a loved one, developing coping skills and more, visit the Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library at thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources
Because Life is a Dear Media Production in association with Scale Productions.
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Overcoming Unimaginable Grief
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07/07/21 • 62 min
In today’s pod, Minaa B is back as a co-host to help guide a heavy but extremely important conversation with our incredible guest, Taffie. Taffie has dealt with struggles with her mental health for much of her life but her struggles became unimaginable when she lost her daughter to suicide. In today’s episode, Taffie joins Minaa and me to share her daughter’s story, dealing with the grief of losing a loved one to suicide, and what we can do to break the stigma.
Please be advised that today’s discussion does include the topic of suicide, suicidal thoughts, and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is in crisis or struggling with suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK [1-800-273-8255].
For more information on mental health, learning how to help a loved one, developing coping skills and more, visit the Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library at thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources
Because Life is a Dear Media Production in association with Scale Productions.
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07/28/21 • 50 min
In today’s very special episode, I am joined by my new friend, the amazing, Molly Carmel. Molly is an addictions and eating disorder therapist, author of ‘Breaking Up with Sugar,’ and host of the podcast ‘What You’re Craving.’ We talk about the complicated relationship we have with food, the toxic impact diet culture has on that relationship, recovering from food addiction and disordered eating, and how we can learn to love and appreciate our bodies. Molly details her own journey overcoming disordered eating and addiction, her experience breaking up with sugar, and the ongoing road to recovery.
“The harder the choice, the better the outcome.”
If you enjoyed our guest as much as I did, you can check out her podcast, ‘What You’re Craving’ or pick up her book, ‘Breaking Up with Sugar’
For more information on mental health, learning how to help a loved one, developing coping skills and more, visit the Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library at thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources
Because Life is a Dear Media Production in association with Scale Productions.
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07/14/21 • 35 min
In today’s episode, we are continuing the conversation surrounding fertility and mental health. Following the episode outlining my own journey to parenthood and the impact on my mental health, today, I am answering your questions about navigating mental health while struggling to become a parent. We touch on the anxiety of constant test results, dealing with jealousy of others’ pregnancies, finding a new support system and more.
While I can only speak to my own journey and experiences, I hope something can help you on your journey or make you feel less alone.
For more information on mental health, learning how to help a loved one, developing coping skills and more, visit the Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library at thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources
Because Life is a Dear Media Production in association with Scale Productions.
Follow Because Life: @becauselifewithsydel
Follow Me: @sydelcurrylee
My Journey to Parenthood and the Mental Toll
Because Life
06/16/21 • 55 min
In today’s episode, Sydel opens up about her long and taxing journey to parenthood and the mental health implications she faced along the way. She details her struggle to get pregnant naturally and the many, often taxing fertility treatments she and her husband explored to start their family together. Sydel opens up about her feelings of depression and hopelessness she fought facing consistent, bad news, navigating her mental health and relationship to her faith, and the importance of her support system. And finally, some hopeful news...
For information on mental health, learning how to help a loved one, developing coping skills and more, visit the Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library at thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources.
In association with Scale Productions
Produced by Dear Media.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Because Life have?
Because Life currently has 43 episodes available.
What topics does Because Life cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Because Life?
The episode title 'Giving Ourselves Permission' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Because Life?
The average episode length on Because Life is 46 minutes.
How often are episodes of Because Life released?
Episodes of Because Life are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Because Life?
The first episode of Because Life was released on May 12, 2021.
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