The Checkup: A Year of Resilience; The Personal Effects of Shame and Social Media

The Checkup: Normalizing the Effects of Therapy During a Pandemic

Scott joins us today to discuss a breadth of topics including his journey utilizing therapy during the pandemic, his transition to a new job in higher ed from the live events industry, and harnessing the power of thankfulness. (*please excuse the slight audio syncing issues. I edited the episode to the best of my ability to distract from them. Rest assured, no one was blatantly talking over each other!)

The Checkup: Live Entertainment Will Be Back

Deirdre joins us today to discuss the sudden loss of the live entertainment industry, but also the adaptions and hopes for the inevitable reopening.

The Checkup: Keep Moving Forward; The Many Beginnings and Endings During a Year of Uncertainty

Alex Barskey provides his insights and wisdoms traversing a multitude of new opportunities after the theatre industry shut down. We discuss honest coping strategies as well as vulnerable emotions surrounding change and the possibilities of growth.

The Checkup: Navigating the Continuation of Ph.D Research while Balancing Mental Health during COVID

Today Amanda provides an insightful perspective of her time living in the United Kingdom during the pandemic while finishing her Ph.D. We also discuss the role of mental health and the joys of pet adoption.

The Checkup: A Year of Resilience; The Personal Effects of Shame and Social Media

While discussing the impacts of the year and of social media’s hold on our post-covid reality, Jen and Joe also aren’t afraid to go off-topic and share a delightful hour with the audience by the end of the episode.