# hug (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover hug. Page: Feed: --- ## [206. The Pile Up EP59: Concept Carz I](https://hotboxing.libsyn.com/206-the-pile-up-ep59-concept-carz-i) _2026-08-19 · Car Krush_ Emily and Rose dive into the Pontiac Salsa, Ford Splash, Lincoln Sentinel, Lincoln Machete and the concept that lead to the Lincoln Continental. Pontiac Salsa Ford Splash Lincoln Sentinel Lincoln Machete Recorded @iapdx Recorded & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Editor: Emdognightmare Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/hotboxing/The_Pile_Up_EP59.mp3?dest-id=1059140) ## Confirmation Series: Elements of Confirmation Prep _2026-08-17 · Pizza & Side Hugs_ In this episode of Pizza & Side Hugs, the hosts begin their Confirmation series by tackling the subject of Confirmation preparation. The discussion highlights key elements of this Sacramental prep, such as the true purpose and meaning of Confirmation, organization, and connection with families and their youth. The hosts also share memorable Confirmation stories and unusual prep challenges. Listen… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/697273/episodes/19659190-confirmation-series-elements-of-confirmation-prep.mp3) ## [205. The Pile Up: Brain Buster 37](https://hotboxing.libsyn.com/205-the-pile-up-brain-buster-37) _2026-08-14 · Car Krush_ Rose talks origins of Lincoln Continental, Emily reveals who was up against Irv Rybicki for GM Vice President of Design. Recorded @iapdx Recorded & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Editor: Emdognightmare Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez! [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/hotboxing/BB37.mp3?dest-id=1059140) ## [204. The Pile Up EP58: Summer Session](https://hotboxing.libsyn.com/204-the-pile-up-ep58-summer-session) _2026-08-12 · Car Krush_ The girls talk RDVC12, driving in Maui and the Steam Up. Rolling Coffins 3rd annual Boogie Van Event Matchless Builds Cruise In Recorded @iapdx Recorded & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Editor: Emdognightmare Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez! [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/hotboxing/The_Pile_Up_EP58.mp3?dest-id=1059140) ## [203. The Pile Up: Brain Buster 36](https://hotboxing.libsyn.com/203-the-pile-up-brain-buster-36) _2026-08-07 · Car Krush_ Rose tells us who supplied the engines and transmissions for the Curved Dash Olds in 1900, Emily talks Harley Earl's successor Recorded @iapdx Recorded & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Editor: Emdognightmare Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez! [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/hotboxing/BB36.mp3?dest-id=1059140) ## [202. The Pile Up EP57: Smokey and the Bandit II](https://hotboxing.libsyn.com/202-the-pile-up-ep57-smokey-and-the-bandit-ii) _2026-08-05 · Car Krush_ Hold on to your hat's it's time we talked about Smokey and the Bandit 2 & 3! Recorded @iapdx Recorded & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Editor: Emdognightmare Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez! [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/hotboxing/The_Pile_Up_EP57_v2.mp3?dest-id=1059140) ## Slashers: Navigating Multiple Roles _2026-08-04 · Pizza & Side Hugs_ In this episode of Pizza and Side Hug, the hosts discuss the challenges faced by youth ministers who juggle multiple roles within their ministries. Inspired by a listener's email, they explore how to balance various responsibilities, avoid the comparison trap, and maintain a positive mindset. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the challenges of managing multiple roles in ministry,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/697273/episodes/19598056-slashers-navigating-multiple-roles.mp3) ## [E220: What Is Your Skin Trying to Tell You? An Energetic Perspective on Rashes, Eczema, and Skin Conditions](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nichol7/episodes/E220-What-Is-Your-Skin-Trying-to-Tell-You--An-Energetic-Perspective-on-Rashes--Eczema--and-Skin-Conditions-e3mtqnh) _2026-08-03 · Nichol · Soulfully Awakened_ What if your skin isn’t working against you, but communicating with you? In this episode, we explore chronic skin conditions like eczema, rashes, and persistent irritation through the lens of quantum health, embodied awareness, and the body’s innate intelligence. Together, we’ll examine the skin as more than a barrier. It’s a living interface between our inner and outer worlds. We’ll discuss the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/7f66cb8/podcast/play/123709617/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-3%2F429139908-44100-2-4db39fb6a8da3.m4a) ## [201. The Pile Up: Brain Buster 35](https://hotboxing.libsyn.com/201-the-pile-up-brain-buster-34) _2026-07-31 · Car Krush_ Emily talks about Alfred Sloan & Charles Kettering's retirement, Rose delves into the first automotive assembly line. Recorded @iapdx Recorded & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Editor: Emdognightmare Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez! [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/hotboxing/BB35_level.mp3?dest-id=1059140) ## [E219: Burnout: A Spiritual Blackout](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nichol7/episodes/E219-Burnout-A-Spiritual-Blackout-e3mlnqk) _2026-07-30 · Nichol · Soulfully Awakened_ Burnout isn’t always a sign that you’ve done too much. Sometimes it’s a sacred interruption. A whisper from your body, your nervous system, your field, and your soul that the way you’ve been living, producing, giving, or carrying is no longer in alignment with who you’re becoming. What we’ve labeled as burnout is often far more than physical exhaustion. It can be a spiritual blackout, a moment… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/7f66cb8/podcast/play/123444500/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-28%2F428783112-44100-2-8f1ce6231c376.m4a) ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Xzwem8sNItha) _2026-07-30 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [200. The Pile Up EP56: Smokey and the Bandit I](https://hotboxing.libsyn.com/200-the-pile-up-ep56-smokey-and-the-bandit-i) _2026-07-29 · Car Krush_ This week we go hard on Smokey and the Bandit! Recorded @iapdx Recorded & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Editor: Emdognightmare Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez! [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/hotboxing/The_Pile_Up_EP56.mp3?dest-id=1059140) ## [E218: When Visibility Becomes the Medicine](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nichol7/episodes/E218-When-Visibility-Becomes-the-Medicine-e3mlba0) _2026-07-28 · Nichol · Soulfully Awakened_ Lately, life has been inviting me into a greater level of visibility, and with it has come an unexpected wave of emotion, reflection, and healing. As I’ve allowed myself to be seen in new ways, I’ve found myself revisiting old stories around belonging, sisterhood, body image, and the unconscious ways I learned to make myself smaller in order to feel safe. In this episode, we’re exploring… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/7f66cb8/podcast/play/123431680/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-28%2F428765835-44100-2-6b2c13624596f.m4a) ## [E217: Remembering Your Plant Ally](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nichol7/episodes/E217-Remembering-Your-Plant-Ally-e3mgesu) _2026-07-24 · Nichol · Soulfully Awakened_ What if the plants growing around you have been quietly trying to get your attention? In this episode, we’re exploring the idea of plant allies through a deeply personal and embodied lens. Rather than assigning fixed meanings to herbs and flowers, I invite you to cultivate your own relationship with the plants that call to you. We’ll talk about intuition, observation, presence, and remembrance.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/7f66cb8/podcast/play/123271518/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-24%2F428550204-44100-2-24a4d91715572.m4a) ## [199. The Pile Up: Brain Buster 34](https://hotboxing.libsyn.com/199-the-pile-up-brain-buster-34) _2026-07-24 · Car Krush_ Emily talks about the advent of the electric start, Rose get's a Y-Job. Recorded @iapdx Recorded & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Editor: Emdognightmare Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez! [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/hotboxing/BB34.mp3?dest-id=1059140) ## [198. The Pile Up EP55: We ❤️ Harley Earl](https://hotboxing.libsyn.com/198-the-pile-up-ep55-we-harley-earl) _2026-07-22 · Car Krush_ [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/hotboxing/The_Pile_Up_EP55.mp3?dest-id=1059140) ## [197. The Pile Up: Brain Buster 33](https://hotboxing.libsyn.com/197-the-pile-up-brain-buster-33) _2026-07-17 · Car Krush_ Rose talks Chevy Caviler, Emily explores the difference between horse power and torque. Chevy Caviler born from the Stingray III Recorded @iapdx Recorded & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Editor: Emdognightmare Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez! [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/hotboxing/BB33.mp3?dest-id=1059140) ## [196. The Pile Up EP54: Mix Mash](https://hotboxing.libsyn.com/196-the-pile-up-ep54-mix-mash) _2026-07-15 · Car Krush_ Emily covers the Eye Rock 500, 5 mph bumpers make Rose mad. Recorded @iapdx Recorded & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Editor: Emdognightmare Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez! [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/hotboxing/The_Pile_Up_EP54.mp3?dest-id=1059140) ## [E216: Come Home to Yourself: Why I Don’t Want You to Need Me](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nichol7/episodes/E216-Come-Home-to-Yourself-Why-I-Dont-Want-You-to-Need-Me-e3m32nm) _2026-07-14 · Nichol · Soulfully Awakened_ This episode is an invitation to come home to yourself. Sharing the deeper philosophy that weaves through all of my work, from holistic health and embodiment to shamanic healing and spiritual remembrance. Rather than offering another protocol to follow or another belief system to adopt, we explore what it means to reclaim your own inner authority, discernment, and connection to the divine wisdom… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/7f66cb8/podcast/play/122833078/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-14%2F427954614-44100-2-982c3a1ac1a2f.m4a) ## Details That Matter _2026-07-07 · Pizza & Side Hugs_ In this episode of the Pizza and Side Hugs, the hosts discuss the significance of details in Catholic Youth Ministry. The conversation highlights the balance between big picture thinking and the necessity of focusing on the finer details that can enhance the overall experience for participants. They emphasize the role of checklists and systems in managing details effectively, as well as the impact… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/697273/episodes/19437578-details-that-matter.mp3) ## How to Say Yes _2026-06-23 · Pizza & Side Hugs_ In this episode of Pizza and Side Hugs, the hosts discuss the importance of saying yes in Catholic Youth Ministry. They explore the balance between saying no and yes, emphasizing the need for discernment and trust in the Holy Spirit. The conversation includes examples of successful initiatives that emerged from saying yes, the significance of piloting new ideas, and the role of parent involvement… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/697273/episodes/19332099-how-to-say-yes.mp3) ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3KxhrTb4vaV4) _2026-06-23 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [215: Returning to Ease: Gentle Daily Practices for Body, Mind, and Energy](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nichol7/episodes/215-Returning-to-Ease-Gentle-Daily-Practices-for-Body--Mind--and-Energy-e3l4sds) _2026-06-22 · Nichol · Soulfully Awakened_ What if the things that truly support your healing aren’t complicated at all? In this episode, I’m sharing the gentle daily practices that help me return to myself again and again. We explore nourishing the body, tending the nervous system, communing with nature, moving energy, supporting the body with herbs, soaking in natural light, creating spaciousness, prioritizing rest, and maintaining… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/7f66cb8/podcast/play/121843580/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-22%2F426626786-44100-2-d1cc23d610466.m4a) ## How to Say No _2026-06-09 · Pizza & Side Hugs_ In this episode of Pizza & Side Hugs, the hosts discuss the critical role of saying no in youth ministry. They explore the importance of setting boundaries, understanding personal capacity, and crafting clear missions to avoid burnout. The conversation delves into how to navigate complaints and emotional responses, redirect ideas effectively, and the role of pastors in supporting youth ministers.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/697273/episodes/19296875-how-to-say-no.mp3) ## [E214: Quantum Codes — Mastering Your Energy through the Elemental Lens](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nichol7/episodes/E214-Quantum-Codes--Mastering-Your-Energy-through-the-Elemental-Lens-e3jvkes) _2026-05-27 · Nichol · Soulfully Awakened_ Hello, Beautiful and Magical Soul, Welcome back to another episode! In this deeply expansive episode, we explore energetic mastery through the elemental lens of the Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Ether and how these living intelligences shape your physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and energetic bodies. This conversation is less about “fixing” yourself and more about learning to relate to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/7f66cb8/podcast/play/120623004/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-27%2F424997257-44100-2-8930bdfcaaecf.m4a) ## Working Genius _2026-05-26 · Pizza & Side Hugs_ In this episode, the hosts engage in a lively discussion about the dynamics of group projects and the concept of Working Genius. They share personal anecdotes about their experiences with group work, highlighting the challenges and successes they faced. The conversation transitions into an exploration of the Working Genius framework, which categorizes different types of work styles and strengths.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/697273/episodes/19212883-working-genius.mp3) ## [E213: Radiantly Aging: Tips, Tools, Rituals, and Grounded Insights of Quantum Truths](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nichol7/episodes/E213-Radiantly-Aging-Tips--Tools--Rituals--and-Grounded-Insights-of-Quantum-Truths-e3jook0) _2026-05-25 · Nichol · Soulfully Awakened_ In this episode, we gather in a soft, grounded space to return home to ourselves. This is a conversation and an experience for the woman who is ready to stop fighting her body and start listening to it. Hugs, Nichol Connect with me: nichol.c.altman@gmail.com Website [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/7f66cb8/podcast/play/120397888/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-22%2F424700258-44100-2-d2506f4d392cf.m4a) ## [E212: Radiantly Aging: Desire, Sensuality, and Aliveness in Midlife](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nichol7/episodes/E212-Radiantly-Aging-Desire--Sensuality--and-Aliveness-in-Midlife-e3jmsb7) _2026-05-21 · Nichol · Soulfully Awakened_ Hello, Hello, Hello Beautiful and Magical Soul- In this tender and deeply honest conversation, we explore the truth about desire, sensuality, nervous system safety, and what it really means to feel alive in midlife.(and even after midlife) This episode is an invitation to soften, reconnect to your body, and understand that sensuality does not disappear with age......it deepens through presence,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/7f66cb8/podcast/play/120336167/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-21%2F424616953-44100-2-809bb9966d3f4.m4a) ## Pet Peeves _2026-05-12 · Pizza & Side Hugs_ In this episode, the hosts dive into their personal pet peeves related to youth ministry, discussing common misconceptions, frustrations with presentations, challenges in event management, and the impact of youth trends. They share their experiences and invite listeners to engage with their own pet peeves, creating a light-hearted yet insightful conversation about the realities of youth ministry.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/697273/episodes/19137011-pet-peeves.mp3) ## [E211: Radiantly Aging: Midlife as Initiation](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nichol7/episodes/E211-Radiantly-Aging-Midlife-as-Initiation-e3iliik) _2026-05-01 · Nichol · Soulfully Awakened_ Hello, Hello Beautiful and Magical Soul! Continuing with our "Radiantly Aging" series...I'm back with another episode :) What if midlife isn’t a crisis, but an initiation? In this episode, we explore midlife as a sacred threshold. Where old identities begin to fall away and a deeper, more embodied truth starts to emerge. This season isn’t about becoming someone new, but remembering who you are… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/7f66cb8/podcast/play/119244820/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-29%2F423141484-44100-2-ae992c85cd08f.m4a) ## Structures That Help Others Thrive _2026-04-28 · Pizza & Side Hugs_ In this episode of Pizza & Side Hugs, the hosts discuss the importance of structures in youth ministry that foster team buy-in and engagement. The conversation explores how leaders can create environments that encourage their teams to thrive, emphasizing the balance between understanding team members' personal lives and the vital nature of ministry work. They discuss how to create a thriving… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/697273/episodes/19065962-structures-that-help-others-thrive.mp3) ## Things We've Tried _2026-04-14 · Pizza & Side Hugs_ In this episode, the hosts engage in a candid discussion about their experiences in youth ministry, focusing on the failures they've encountered and the lessons learned from them. They explore various initiatives that didn't go as planned, such as the Secret Service ministry idea, packing blessing bags, and organizing events like Saturday Night Live and overnight retreats. They they emphasize the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/697273/episodes/18990899-things-we-ve-tried.mp3) ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0PcqRipu2nfW) _2026-04-14 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## Changing Your Ministry _2026-03-31 · Pizza & Side Hugs_ In this episode, the hosts explore the essentials of implementing meaningful change within youth ministry. From understanding the importance of communication to leveraging the power of piloting initiatives, you'll gain practical insights to lead your parish through transitions smoothly, ensuring ongoing engagement and growth. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Change in Youth Ministry 03:04 Personal… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/697273/episodes/18908807-changing-your-ministry.mp3) ## 10 Holiday Peace Tips for Real Women, Real Life (Season 6 Finale) _2025-11-26 · Consider Yourself Hugged_ In this Season 6 finale, Tami shares 10 simple holiday peace tips—HALT, emotional resets, joy rituals, and practical ways to trade perfection for presence. Real stories, real tools, and one powerful question: What will I remember in January? Show notes with links at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/10-holiday-peace-tips Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529205/episodes/18257118-10-holiday-peace-tips-for-real-women-real-life-season-6-finale.mp3) ## Comparison: The Holiday Peace Project Part 2 _2025-11-19 · Consider Yourself Hugged_ In this episode of The Holiday Peace Project, Michelle and I talk about comparison, from picture-perfect homes and social media scrolling to hash brown casserole in a condo sink. We’ll walk through the science of comparison, how it steals our peace, and simple tools to trade performance for presence this season. Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/comparison-holiday-peace-project-part-2.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529205/episodes/18211197-comparison-the-holiday-peace-project-part-2.mp3) ## The Holiday Peace Project begins! _2025-11-12 · Consider Yourself Hugged_ We’re kicking off the season with real stories, honest emotions, and practical ways to protect your peace when the holidays start to spiral. Full show notes with download at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/holiday-peace-project Michelle’s back, and she’s sharing her husband’s heart scare, how gratitude and overwhelm can coexist, and what it means to truly care for yourself when life gets chaotic.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529205/episodes/18171554-the-holiday-peace-project-begins.mp3) ## Hug 214: Sleep: The Science, the Struggles, and the Solutions _2025-11-05 · Consider Yourself Hugged_ Can’t turn off “anxious math” at 2 a.m.? Tami shares the cassette-tape trick that changed her nights, the science of sleep cycles and body clocks, and a compassionate 4-step plan: journal, build sleep drive by day, create a soothing routine, and optimize your bedroom. Plus CBT-I tools that beat pills long-term, the ½-hour rule, and the Bluetooth headband that feels safe and cozy. Consistency over… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529205/episodes/18131767-hug-214-sleep-the-science-the-struggles-and-the-solutions.mp3) ## Hug 213: Travel with Joy: Finding Yourself Through Solo Adventures _2025-10-29 · Consider Yourself Hugged_ This week, Tami and Michelle are joined by special guest Joy Huber, speaker, cancer survivor, and solo travel coach for women. Full show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/travel-with-joy Joy shares her remarkable story of resilience and self-discovery after surviving stage four cancer at age 33. What began as a health crisis became a journey toward courage, freedom, and "joy," quite… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529205/episodes/18082266-hug-213-travel-with-joy-finding-yourself-through-solo-adventures.mp3) ## Hug 212: Generational Care, Generational Compassion _2025-10-22 · Consider Yourself Hugged_ Hey friends, it’s just me (Tami) today! Michelle will be back next week, but I wanted to share a few stories that really made me think about how we treat each other across generations. From an airport scene with a young woman rushing her grandmother, to a neighbor’s kindness toward younger moms, to my own journey with my mom, this episode is all about generational compassion : slowing down,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529205/episodes/18043998-hug-212-generational-care-generational-compassion.mp3) ## Hug 211: Finding Help: Resources for Mental Health _2025-10-15 · Consider Yourself Hugged_ It’s just me this week, friends! In honor of World Mental Health Day, I’m sharing something close to my heart—how to find help when you need it. I tell three stories from my own journey, from my first panic attacks and a psych hospital stay to caring for my mom and learning (again) to ask for help. Then I walk you through practical ways to find support—911, 988, EAPs, community programs,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529205/episodes/17994663-hug-211-finding-help-resources-for-mental-health.mp3) ## Hug 210: Not a Label, a Lifeline: Mental Health Diagnoses _2025-10-08 · Consider Yourself Hugged_ In honor of World Mental Health Day, Michelle leads us through a compassionate talk about mental health diagnoses—what they mean, what they don’t, and how language, stigma, and support shape healing. Show notes at https://www.consideryourselfhugged.com/post/mental-health-diagnoses Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529205/episodes/17962584-hug-210-not-a-label-a-lifeline-mental-health-diagnoses.mp3) ## Hug 209: Not Perfect, Just Growing: The apology episode _2025-10-01 · Consider Yourself Hugged_ Sometimes the plan is… not to follow the plan! Michelle and I sat down today without a guest to talk about something that every one of us has faced: what to do when you hurt someone—and how to apologize. Show notes at https://www.consideryourselfhugged.com/post/the-apology-episode. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529205/episodes/17912469-hug-209-not-perfect-just-growing-the-apology-episode.mp3) ## Hug #208: "i am Because I Am": A Self-Esteem Conversation with Breanne Moore _2025-09-24 · Consider Yourself Hugged_ In this episode, we sit down with Breanne Moore, LMFT , and the conversation goes everywhere from antique farm doors to self-esteem in the age of social media. Breanne introduces her refreshing concept of “down-dating” (hint: it’s about finding comfort in the past, not keeping up with Pinterest perfection), and she shares wisdom from her book I Am Because I Am. We talk about what it means to raise… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529205/episodes/17892484-hug-208-i-am-because-i-am-a-self-esteem-conversation-with-breanne-moore.mp3)