Nobody gets through life as a human being unscathed or without being traumatized in some way. We all have baggage, and we all have things we’re holding on to. In this episode, I give you some journaling prompts to help you face the pain and come to terms with the things you’ve been through. I want to help you process some of your emotions and honor your past so that you don’t look back in however many years’ time and wish you’d let go. It’s all about holding space for your feelings, having compassion for your past self and creating a life that truly feels good. TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode, I ask you to reflect on something in your past and to process it in a different way. Please be aware that it could be triggering for you. This episode is all about sharing space with you. It has not been recorded for someone who’s really suffering. If you’re listening to this episode and have been through a traumatic experience that you’re struggling to deal with, please go and seek help from a medical professional. | SHOWNOTES & RESOURCES: www.shebered.com/sbrpodcast  | INSTAGRAM: @maddie_shebered and @shebered | WEBSITE: www.shebered.com  | CONNECT: connect@shebered.com

She Be Red

10: Journal Prompts to Help You Honor Your Past and Let Go

What does it mean to be high functioning? It’s hard to understand whether you’re high functioning because it’s something that isn’t visible and that so few people talk about. In this episode, I unpack what it means to be a high-functioning mental health warrior and give you some self-care techniques to help you cope if you are one. You’ll learn how to get to know yourself a little bit better, how to take care of yourself emotionally, and how to manage your body’s way of dealing with things. I recorded this episode in support of all those of you who are struggling on the inside while appearing fine on the outside. | SHOWNOTES & RESOURCES: www.shebered.com/sbrpodcast  | INSTAGRAM: @maddie_shebered and @shebered | WEBSITE: www.shebered.com  | CONNECT: connect@shebered.com

9: High-Functioning Mental Health Warriors, This One Is For You!

Finances, money and mental health are all inextricably linked. And Susie Jackson is an expert on this topic. She works as a mentor for freelancers, giving them the confidence to charge their worth. In this episode, Susie gives an eye-opening insight into how your feelings of worthiness can have a direct impact on how much you earn. You’ll find out all about the connection between mind and money, as well as why taking care of your finances is so important for your mental health. By the end of our conversation, I hope you’ll feel empowered to deal with the money in your life! | SHOWNOTES & RESOURCES: www.shebered.com/sbrpodcast  | INSTAGRAM: @maddie_shebered | WEBSITE: www.shebered.com  | CONNECT: connect@shebered.com

8: Why Taking Care of Your Money and Finances Is So Important for Your Mental Health

2020 was such a difficult year for all of us, especially when it came to our relationships with our bodies. In this episode of the She Be Red podcast, I’m giving you some ideas for simple self-care strategies you can try to reconnect with your body and love yourself more deeply. You’ll learn about the importance of breathing and sensory experiences, as well as why you shouldn’t ignore your body’s basic needs. I’m inviting you to make some small changes in your everyday life that will make a big difference to how you treat yourself in the future. | SHOWNOTES & RESOURCES: www.shebered.com/sbrpodcast  | INSTAGRAM: @maddie_shebered | WEBSITE: www.shebered.com  | CONNECT: connect@shebered.com

7: Three Small Things to Help You Feel More Connected to Your Body in 2021

Diet culture has such a huge impact on our lives and body image, often without us even realizing it. In this episode of the She Be Red podcast, I interview body activist Bekah Ellis, or Full-Bodied Bekah to her thousands of Instagram followers. You’ll learn about body acceptance, societal expectations and cultural limitations, as well as picking up some practical tips to help you love on yourself a little bit more. On top of all this, Bekah shares some super-insightful reflections, which might just be a game changer in the way you think about your body and your mental health. | SHOWNOTES & RESOURCES: www.shebered.com/sbrpodcast  | INSTAGRAM: @maddie_shebered | WEBSITE: www.shebered.com  | CONNECT: connect@shebered.com

6: How to Create a More Loving Relationship with Your Body and Improve Your Mental Health

What You’ll Hear Us Talk About in This Episode What it’s like to be a mom and tackle mental health as a family Discrimination and mental health stigma Shifting perceptions of mental health Pros and cons of sharing your story on social media Defining boundaries The importance of putting yourself first Self-care practices Connecting with others and keeping relationships alive Managing expectations when it comes to medication Grieving and acceptance Celebrating successes The importance of having a strong support system Trusting your mother's intuition Productive relationships between patients and mental health professionals | SHOWNOTES & RESOURCES: www.shebered.com/sbrpodcast  | INSTAGRAM: @Maddie_shebered  | WEBSITE: www.shebered.com  | CONNECT: connect@shebered.com  

5: Tackling Mental Health as a Family - A Mamma's Story

Some of the hardest trials we have to overcome as mental health warriors relate to negative assumptions, whether they come in the form of our own self-limiting beliefs, from an external source, or from us worrying about what other people think. There is often a preconception that if you struggle with your mental health, then maybe, you’re not as strong or as capable as everyone else. I used to believe this about myself. I used to allow those beliefs and assumptions, from both myself and others, to determine my self-image. That is, until I started therapy and began hearing my own voice again. What I learned instead is that we mental health warriors are capable of handling, of holding, of experiencing and withstanding, and of falling down and getting back up again. In time, with hope and support, we can walk towards healing and can even expose ourselves to the vulnerability of telling our own stories. If that isn’t strength, I don’t know what is. In this episode, I share some of the negative beliefs and assumptions I’ve faced over the past few years. I talk about how I internalized some of the things I was told, by myself and others, and how I see them now.  This is for all the mental health warriors out there who are dealing with these self-limiting beliefs, fears and outside perspectives about what you are capable of. My message to you? You are so much stronger than you know, even if you don’t believe it yet. You are capable of overcoming anything, so don’t let anyone, yourself included, tell you otherwise. What You’ll Hear Me Talk About in This Episode Facing negative assumptions and how to respond to them Not allowing limiting beliefs to determine your self-worth Distinguishing between yourself and your mental health What a mental health diagnosis actually means Why following your dreams is so important Making rules and setting boundaries that are personal to you Why your emotions are never too much The idea of emotions as messengers How to deal with your emotions Being loved well | SHOWNOTES & RESOURCES: www.shebered.com/sbrpodcast  | INSTAGRAM: @Maddie_shebered  | WEBSITE: www.shebered.com  | CONNECT: connect@shebered.com  I really hope this episode encourages you to get curious and start thinking about things differently. But more importantly, I hope it resonates with some of you so you are kinder to yourselves. 

4: Navigating Negative Assumptions and Self-Limiting Beliefs

I feel so grateful to have Natalie Cooper as my first ever guest on the podcast. She’s been a true guiding light for me and is someone I reached out to very early on in my podcast journey.  Natalie hosts her own podcast, Mind Your Own Life, which is all about aligned living. After being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and then Multiple Sclerosis, Natalie embarked on a path to self-healing that has brought her to where she is today, reinforcing her belief in the power of mindfulness. She practices Reiki, specializes in meditation, offers doula services and coaches self-healing as part of her multi-pronged approach. In this episode, we talk about the connection between the mind and the body, touching on everything from meditation and yoga to Reiki and acupuncture. One of the recurring themes of our conversation is being an active participant in the healing process, which I think is so relevant nowadays, both to us as individuals and to society as a whole. In particular, Natalie shares her own leap of faith. She is beautifully open and honest about how she went in search of healing through diets, mindset, meditation and restorative yoga to help her get in tune with her body. Natalie’s story is so inspiring, and I loved discussing spirituality, meditation and healing techniques with her in more depth. I hope you’ll find our conversation full of light, encouragement and new ideas.  What You’ll Hear Us Talk About in This Episode Having more control and input over what’s happening in your life The power of the spiritual and philosophical aspects of yoga and other practices Connecting your mind and body Illness-based anxiety The impact that our beliefs can have on our realities The importance of feeling that our emotions are valid Holistic approaches to healing and finding what works for you How medication can be an important part of the healing process The benefits of understanding the origins of practices we bring into our lives Guided meditation vs self-meditation Separating our thoughts from our identity The Japanese healing technique of Reiki Being intentional with our time SHOWNOTES & RESOURCES: www.shebered.com/sbrpodcast INSTAGRAM: @Maddie_shebered WEBSITE: www.shebered.com CONNECT: connect@shebered.com

3: Mind, Body and Manifestation with Natalie Cooper

Tackling political pain can be difficult, and it isn’t something we often talk about. But right now, so many of us are experiencing it. If you’re anything like me, chances are you’re feeling what I like to call a “political or emotional hangover.” We are exhausted. In the current climate, polarized views are resulting in animosity, anger and frustration, which is having a huge impact on our mental well-being. Post-election headlines, election results, something in the news or even just engaging in political conversation can be really painful. This is because, when someone’s attacking our values, we feel like our way of life is being threatened or undermined. As a gay female immigrant in an interracial relationship, I’ve been hearing from so many of you about how you’re feeling unsafe in your bodies, your homes and your countries. And if there’s one thing I’ve learnt about mental health, it’s that you have to take care of yourself before you can join any call to action.  In this episode, I give you a four-step self-care plan to help start to heal your political pain. I share why taking care of yourself first and processing your emotions is so important to help you move forward in a productive way.  If you feel ready to tackle your political pain, find your blanket, put some warm socks on, and get hygge with me (I explain all in the episode)! What You’ll Hear Me Talk About in This Episode Why we all experience political pain Why political pain hurts so much The current climate and why it’s causing unsafe conversations Getting grounded Processing emotions and understanding them Self-care Gratitude How to take action in a practical, appropriate way Connection and healing SHOWNOTES & RESOURCES: www.shebered.com/sbrpodcast INSTAGRAM: @Maddie_shebered WEBSITE: www.shebered.com CONNECT: connect@shebered.com What’s your go-to when coping with political pain? I would love to hear from you in the comments, or you can send me a message at connect@shebered.com.

2: Healing Political Pain

I’m super excited to be launching the She Be Red podcast! In this first ever episode, I talk about what motivated me to create it and what I hope you’ll get from it. She Be Red is an invitation to embrace and love yourself more deeply. There are many pathways to reach this goal, but it’s all about what works for you. The aim of this podcast is to explore healing the mind, body and spirit by sharing hope, telling other people’s stories and providing you with a source of inspiration.  In this episode, I tell you my story: why I’m here, what I’ve been through, and why I’m choosing to go down this road with you. Whatever you’re going through, I don’t want you to feel alone. That’s why I’m talking openly about my own struggles with my phobia, anxiety, OCD, my relationship with food, and obsessive thought patterns.  But perhaps most importantly, I speak about leaps of faith: those small, first steps you take that can be a source of hope and can change the course of your life. Through the She Be Red podcast, I want to inspire you to take those first steps because we are all worthy of creating a life that truly feels good.  So grab your blanket, get cozy, and let’s dive in!   What You’ll Hear Me Talk About in This Episode Feeling and why all emotions are valid and important Holistic healing in mind, body and spirit The importance of taking leaps of faith Creativity as a way of dealing with pain and expressing emotions My own breakdown and struggles with anxiety, OCD, my relationship with food, and obsessive thought patterns The importance of your support network The difficulty of getting therapy through national health systems CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) What OCD is and what it isn’t Somatic responses to anxiety and self-harm Managing my phobia SHOWNOTES & RESOURCES: www.shebered.com/sbrpodcast INSTAGRAM: @Maddie_shebered WEBSITE: www.shebered.com CONNECT: connect@shebered.com

1: My Story

I’m so excited for you to join me on this journey where we’re going to be diving into the art of taking leaps of faith, learning how to heal our minds and bodies and exploring how to connect with ourselves on a deeper level! There will be solo eps and interviews with incredible guests so a little something for everyone. Be sure to subscribe and if you’d like to connect with me away from the podcast, you can find me on Instagram at @maddie_shebered or on my website at www.shebered.com See you in episode one!

Trailer

Welcome to The She Be Red Podcast, where host Maddie Ace unpacks mental health, encourages leaps of faith and normalizes feeling and healing. Living a life of light requires many of us to walk through the darkness. So she will be inviting you to embrace and love yourself more deeply. To dive into the topics that you normally hide away from so you can be liberated from what’s holding you back. Because ultimately, you are worthy of creating a life that’s more compassionate, indulgent, courageous and creative. Especially when it comes to your mental wellbeing. Let's dive in! www.shebered.com | @maddie_shebered

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