Our very own Alana Paris, IFIF 'Momager' and best friend of Liz and Sarah, joins us on the podcast to chat through her move to Florida and how that has impacted her mental health, her friendships, her relationships with her parents, and her overall well-being. The three of us, being best friends, discuss how significant life changes or transitions can impact relationships. We also talk through ways to maneuver through self-care and growth while maintaining friendships.  As a reminder, this podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you're looking for counseling, BetterHelp has thousands of professionals - one click away! Go to BetterHelp.com/itsfine for 10% off your first month of service. 

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26: Maintaining Friendships Through Life Changes ft. Alana Paris

This week, Liz & Sarah chat with Dr. Sipra Laddha , perinatal psychiatrist and co-founder of Thriving Lane, a Women’s Mental Health Center. Dr. Laddha talks to us about perinatal psychiatry generally, and all of the mental health challenges mothers face at all stages of motherhood (including conception, pregnancy, and postpartum periods). Dr. Laddha also talks about her journey to founding Thriving Lane, a women’s mental health center that aims to cater to women of all backgrounds across the country. If you’d like to learn more about Dr. Laddha’s work at Thriving Lane or are interested in care, you can go to thrivinglane.com.  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you're looking for a mental health professional to speak with virtually, BetterHelp has thousands of options, and they'll help you find someone right for you. Go to Betterhelp.com/itsfine for 10% off your first month of service!

25: On Postpartum Depression, Infertility, & Perinatal Psychiatry ft. Dr. Sipra Laddha

TW: Suicide In this episode, Liz and Sarah discuss The D'Amelio Show, Hulu's new reality show that follows famous TikTokers Charli and Dixie D'Amelio and their parents and friends. By watching, we get a better look into not only their busy lives and day-to-day challenges, but most importantly into their mental health and how their quick rise to fame via TikTok has negatively impacted them. Charli and Dixie delve into the anxieties they struggle with, and by doing so, we as an audience can see how their now full-time jobs are insanely difficult. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - if you or someone you know is looking for counseling, BetterHelp is a great place to go. They have thousands of professionals, all online. Go to BetterHelp.com/itsfine for 10% off your first month of service.

24: The D'Amelio Show: Being Young & Famous Kind of Sucks

This week, Liz & Sarah chat with Tatyana Krimgold, a life coach based in Berlin. Tatyana, a self-described life-enthusiast, works with entrepreneurs and free-thinkers who want to live out their dreams without undue stress and hardship. Tatyana speaks with us about how we can take moments of meditation in our fast-paced lives to ensure that we are living optimally.  If you’d like to connect with Tatyana, visit her website www.krimgoldcoaching.com or send her an email at tatyanakrimgold@gmail.com, letting her know you heard about her through our podcast. She will send along a free meditation to get to know her a bit better! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you're looking for a mental health professional to speak with virtually, BetterHelp has thousands of options, and they'll help you find someone right for you. Go to Betterhelp.com/itsfine for 10% off your first month of service! If you want to support our podcast and buy merch, head to https://itsfineimfinepodcast.com/merch. 

23: The Power in the Pause ft. Tatyana Krimgold (A Transformative Life Coach)

In this episode, Liz & Sarah talk out their stresses regarding working full-time and getting everything else done (taking care of themselves, their homes, finding time for social life, etc.). In reality, we often find ourselves overwhelmed with everything that needs to be done that we get fewer things done, and when it's time to relax, we don't know how to do that either. In this episode, you'll also hear Liz and Sarah chat about wanting control over their hours in the day but then not knowing how to manage free time. Send through a message if you can relate or have tips! As usual, we'd love to remind you of our sponsor Better Help. If you or someone you know is looking for counseling, head to BetterHelp.com/itsfine for 10% your first month of service!

22: How Do We Do It All (No, Really, How? Looking for Help)

In this episode, Liz and Sarah speak with Ariella Azaraf, LCSW, about a variety of topics: mental health in more traditional communities such as one of the Chassidish communites of Brooklyn, spirituality and how it can help you create a positive outlook on life, how therapy helps you become a better version of yourself, and several more. Ariella is a professional psychotherapist in NYC, specializing in anxiety, depression, self acceptance, healing, and relationships. You can follow Ariella on Instagram at @ariellaazaraflcsw or send her an email at AriellaAzarafLCSW@gmail.com with questions! Friendly reminder that this episode was sponsored by BetterHelp. If you're looking for a professional counselor, BetterHelp might be the place to start! BetterHelp is offering 10% off your first month of service. Head to betterhelp.com/itsfine!

21: On Therapy, Spirituality, Radical Genuineness, and Everything In Between ft. Ariella Azaraf, LCSW

Sarah & Liz speak with Ilana Dunn, host of the Seeing Other People podcast. Ilana started her “dating career” at Hinge where she cultivated a community that talks all things dating. Since then, Ilana has continued to build her community, helping her followers get through their most difficult dating issues. Ilana, Liz, and Sarah talk about getting back into dating post-pandemic, what it’s like to be in a healthy relationship, and how we can recognize a truly good partner. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you're looking for a mental health professional to speak with virtually, BetterHelp has thousands of options, and they'll help you find someone right for you. Go to Betterhelp.com/itsfine for 10% off your first month of service!

20: Healthy Relationships ft. Ilana Dunn

This week, Sarah & Liz break down the “New New Normal.” A lot of us are dealing with a transition phase, going from lockdown to our cities and towns reopening. It’s made us excited, anxious, joyful, unsure, and overwhelmed. We chat through how we’ve been navigating this weird time, and how we're, hopefully, make something great out of it. As a reminder, if you're looking for counseling, we're sponsored by BetterHelp, which provides thousands of licensed professionals online. Go to BetterHelp.com/itsfine for 10% off your first month of service.

19: The New New Normal

Liz & Sarah have a more casual conversation this week about mental health and its role in pop culture. Not only are we seeing more and more celebrities opening up about mental health or getting involved with mental health in some way, but we're also seeing the increasingly negative impact that social media has on those with any celebrity status or fame.As a reminder, if you're looking for counseling, we're sponsored by BetterHelp, which provides thousands of licensed professionals online. Go to BetterHelp.com/itsfine for 10% off your first month of service.

18: Mental Health in Pop Culture

D. John Jackson joins Liz and Sarah on the podcast to not only discuss his book and documentary, but to also share his own experiences as a Black man, how that shaped his life, and how he shares these stories to help bring light to the Black experience in America.John produced and starred in the Amazon Prime Documentary, What About Me and wrote the bestselling book What About Me: Walking the Tightrope As A Black Man In America which shares first hand knowledge of navigating America as a black man, his own experiences with police violence, and becoming a fortune 50 corporate executive. You can find out more, and order the book, here: https://www.djohnjackson.com As a reminder, if you're interested in therapy, BetterHelp is a great option - and we have 10% off your first month of service for you! Go to betterhelp.com/itsfine to redeem this offer. We're grateful for BetterHelp's sponsorship and partnership, as we hope this helps you if you're looking for counseling. 

17: Walking the Tightrope as a Black Man In America ft. D. John Jackson

This week, Liz and Sarah speak with Orit Hodardovsky. Orit partnered with the Go Campaign to launch two collections of streetwear: #GetVaxxed and #IGotVaxxed apparel. Orit’s goal is to encourage people to learn about vaccinations so they can make the educated choice to care for their own health while helping countless others. GO Campaign improves the lives of vulnerable children around the world by partnering with local heroes to deliver local solutions. GO Campaign connects donors to high-impact grassroots projects aimed at changing lives and transforming communities, one child at a time.Use code ITSFINEIMFINE15 for 15% off all orders at igotvaxxedapparel.com. Exclusively for It's Fine I'm Fine podcast listeners, 100% of the proceeds from products purchased with promo code ITSFINEIMFINE15 will be donated directly to the Go Campaign.

16: Getting Vaccinated and Helping Our Communities ft. Orit Hodarkovsky

This week, Liz and Sarah speak with Megan Hillukka: a mother, a wife, a podcast host, and someone who has struggled with PTSD and grief due to child loss. Megan shares her story of losing a child while preparing to give birth to a new baby, and how she coped with the grief and ultimately turned it into a passion of helping others heal and move forward.TW: Death, child loss, griefYou can find Megan and her story, services, and podcast at https://www.meganhillukka.com. 

15: Using Grief to Help Heal Others ft. Megan Hillukka

This week, Liz and Sarah speak with Chondita Dayton, founder of the CBD company Liweli Wellness. Chondita talks about her journey from corporate environments into the wellness space, and why she decided to create a CBD brand that was more accessible to all types of consumers. Chondita also talks about the variety of benefits CBD can offer.For 20% off your order at liweli.com, use code “ITSFINE” at checkout!This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you're looking for a mental health professional to speak with virtually, BetterHelp has thousands of options, and they'll help you find someone right for you. Go to Betterhelp.com/itsfine for 10% off your first month of service!

14: CBD for CBD Virgins ft. Chondita Dayton, Founder of Liweli Wellness

Liz and Sarah cover attachment styles this week, by going into what they've heard/learned about them and where they feel they fit into them.  Sarah quotes "How to Not Die Alone", a new book by Logan Ury. Logan talks about attachment styles in a digestible way, so we really recommend the read, whether you're single, taken, or somewhere in between! You can also learn about these styles online, and we highly suggest looking into them, as they can really help you learn about yourself in relationships (friendships included). This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you're looking for professional counseling, you are in luck! We're offering you 10% off your first month of service at BetterHelp.com/itsfine. 

13: Attachment Styles ft. Us

This week, Sarah and Liz speak with Elaina Quiles, LMSW, co-founder of candle company August Onset and practicing therapist. Elaina talks about her journey to becoming a therapist, how she found love with someone she’s known her whole life, starting a business, and how she realized she learns differently from some of her peers. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you're looking for a mental health professional to speak with virtually, BetterHelp has thousands of options, and they'll help you find someone right for you. Go to Betterhelp.com/itsfine (http://betterhelp.com/itsfine) for 10% off your first month of service!

12: On Learning Differently, Finding Love, & Starting a Business ft. Elaina Quiles, LMSW

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