Episode 9: PRIDE! What Is Nicky Doing?

Episode 9: PRIDE! What Is Nicky Doing?

Welcome to Episode 9 of WHAT AM I DOING? with Donnie Berry🍓 Title: PRIDE! What is Nicky Doing? We’re kicking off the Pride Month Series with a colorful, joyful, and deeply affirming convo featuring Nicky Knight—a stylist, creative, and body neutrality/body acceptance influencer who’s out here rewriting the rules on beauty, movement, and self-expression. In this episode, we talk about: • Nicky’s evolution from fashion styling to Zumba teaching • Body neutrality and learning to take up space without apology • Queerness, fashion, and personal power • Navigating safety and visibility in public spaces • Finding healing (and hotness) through movement, joy, and community I also open up with some personal reflections about Pride Month, reclaiming my coming out story, and a real-life moment that shook my sense of safety—and why it still matters today. This one’s honest. This one’s expansive. This one’s for the queers 🌈 And yes… the jingle is jinglin’. ⸻ 🔗 Follow Nicky Knight Instagram: @nikolelovesyou TikTok: @nikolelovesyou ⸻ ✨ Nicky’s Creative Style Crushes @raeannlangas @fitfatandallthat ⸻ 🎧 Donnie & Nicky’s Pride Playlist Icons @celinedion @ladygaga @beyonce @cher @badgalriri @britneyspears ⸻ 🌈 LGBTQ+ Youth Resources You are not alone. • The Trevor Project – 24/7 crisis support • Trans Lifeline – peer-led support for trans folks • It Gets Better Project – stories + hope from LGBTQ+ voices ⸻ 📩 Submit a “Berry Good Vibe,” “Bitterberry,” or “Berry Weird”: Email: donnieberry.media@gmail.com Website: www.donnieberry.com ⸻ 📲 Follow Me Personal IG: @thedonnieberry Podcast IG: @whatamidoing.pod TikTok: @thedonnieberry ⸻ 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts Just search “What Am I Doing? with Donnie Berry”

Episode 8: More Like, ATE!

Welcome to Episode 8 of WHAT AM I DOING? with Donnie Berry🍓 This week, I’m wrapping up Mental Health Awareness Month by doing something a little different—I set a timer, hit record, and just let the camera roll. In this free-flowing episode, I talk about taking a much-needed mental health break, reconnecting to my 12-step recovery programs, and trying to figure out what’s next job-wise (because… bills). I also get into the whole Beyoncé ticket dilemma—am I going to New York or not? Plus: * My deep love for New York and New York accents * A random story time about Miss Mary and powdered sugar donuts * Another Bitterberry segment * And some thoughts on how the podcast might evolve as I keep prioritizing my mental health I somehow managed to get it all out in 24 minutes. So… success? Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. New episodes drop every Tuesday! Follow me: @donnieberry @whatamidoing.pod #WhatAmIDoing #WhatAmIDoingPodcast #WAIDpodcast #DonnieBerry #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryJourney #Bitterberry #CreativeBurnout #MentalHealthBreak #BeyonceDilemma #12StepLife #PowderedSugarConfessions

Episode 7: What Is Remy Doing?

Welcome to Episode 7 of WHAT AM I DOING? with Donnie Berry🍓 This week, I’m reporting live from Dis-Regulation Station. After a chaotic, emotionally exhausting week, I’m finally catching my breath and reflecting on everything that tried to take me out (but didn’t). Then I sit down with Remy Uhler — a therapist, healer, and founder of the nonprofit Olivia’s Healing Paws and jewelry brand Bloom A New You — as we continue our mental health series and open up the conversation around grief, purpose, and what healing actually looks like. Remy and I go way back — we first met as bright-eyed, bushy-tailed kids chasing the acting dream. These days, she’s deeply rooted in the mental health world, and we talk about what she sees people struggling with most today. She shares the legacy of her late dog Olivia, how that grief led her to start a nonprofit, and how she accidentally became the CEO of a jewelry line that’s now blossomed into its own movement. It’s honest, inspiring, and a little bit unexpected — just like healing tends to be. Connect with Remy: IG (personal): @remycurtlee IG (nonprofit): @oliviashealingpaws IG (jewelry brand): @bloomanewyou Website: www.oliviashealingpaws.com Connect with me: IG: @donnieberry Podcast IG: @whatamidoing.pod Resources: If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out: * 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 * www.988lifeline.org * Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 Listen on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts — just search What Am I Doing? with Donnie Berry🍓 #WhatAmIDoing #WAIDpodcast #DonnieBerry #MentalHealthAwareness #TherapyDogs #PetGrief #HealingJourney #RemyUhler #PodcastCommunity #OliviasHealingPaws #BloomANewYou

Episode 6: What Is Madina Doing?

Welcome to Episode 6 of WHAT AM I DOING? with Donnie Berry🍓 We’re back! Surprise! In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the deep convos continue… This week, I’m joined by Afghan-American clinical social worker, cultural critic, and founder of Burqas and Beer, Madina Wardak (IG: @burqasandbeer). This episode is honest, grounded, and full of nuance. Madina and I talk about what it means to speak out in a polarized world, how she approaches advocacy with empathy, and what she sees people struggling with most in her work as a therapist. We get into collective grief, emotional boundaries, and the emotional toll of holding space while navigating identity and truth. It’s a beautiful, layered conversation about humanity, activism, and using your voice—even when it’s hard. Follow Madina: Instagram – @burqasandbeer Podcast – @burqasandbeerpod Whether you’re feeling fired up, burned out, or somewhere in between, I hope this episode helps you feel seen, grounded, and a little less alone. Connect with me: Instagram – @whatamidoing.pod + @donnieberry Website – www.donnieberry.com #WhatAmIDoing #WhatAmIDoingPodcast #WAIDpodcast #DonnieBerry #MadinaWardak #BurqasAndBeer #MentalHealth #Activism #TherapyTalk #AfghanVoices

Episode 5: Better Late Than Never

Welcome to Episode 5 of WHAT AM I DOING? with Donnie Berry🍓 Better Late Than Never😬🤷🏽‍♂️ In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, this week’s episode gets personal. I open up about my own mental health journey—from the early days of getting sober, to navigating 12-step recovery, therapy, EMDR, and what it’s been like to finally work with a psychiatrist. This episode is about the messy, non-linear, deeply human process of trying to heal, feel, and grow. It’s also a reminder that we’re all doing our best, even if it doesn’t always look like it from the outside. (And yes, the episode’s a little late this week… but hey, mental health first, right?) Resources mentioned in this episode: * AA: https://www.aa.org * OA: https://oa.org * National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 Whether you’re in the middle of your own journey or supporting someone else through theirs, I hope this episode helps you feel a little more seen. Connect with me: Instagram – @whatamidoing.pod + @donnieberry Website – www.donnieberry.com #WhatAmIDoing #WhatAmIDoingPodcast #WAIDpodcast #DonnieBerry #MentalHealth