Well, That Wasn't Helpful.

In the season one finale of the "Well, That Wasn't Helpful." podcast, R. Hollis speaks with a young adult who shares her experience living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, often referred to as EDS. In addition, she will give advice to those struggling with similar symptoms and how to advocate for themselves during doctor appointments for this rare (but not so rare) disease.

The ninth episode of the "Well, That Wasn't Helpful." podcast covers service dog education and etiquette. R. Hollis shares their experience with their service dog and goes over the laws that protect service dogs and different jobs service dogs can have. There is helpful advice for those looking to get a service dog themselves!

In the eighth episode of the "Well, That Wasn't Helpful." podcast, R. Hollis speaks with a guest about his experience being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes later in life, and how he has learned to balance his mental and physical health while going to college. To end the episode, he will advise others who want to learn how to support someone with diabetes.

In the seventh episode of the "Well, That Wasn't Helpful." podcast, R. Hollis talks with a college student about what it was like getting diagnosed with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and anxiety disorder. After our guest shares her experience, she will go over how to be a self-advocate, juggling these diagnoses while in college.

The sixth episode of the "Well, That Wasn't Helpful." podcast talks with a junior in high school about their transition experience. You'll hear topics ranging from being trans living in the U.S. "bible belt," coming out while autistic and a personal take on LGBTQAI+ sex education (or lack thereof). ~ LGBTQAI+ resources are provided at the end of the episode! ~

On the fifth episode of the "Well, That Wasn't Helpful." podcast, R. Hollis interviews their friend of 5 years. They both go over how to maintain a healthy friendship while balancing health/life changes and what you can do to support someone you love while protecting yourself. *Trigger Warning: non-graphic self-harm/suicide topics*

In the fourth episode of "Well, That Wasn't Helpful.", R.Hollis switches it up and breaks down safe coping skills for anxiety/depression, eating disorder recovery and what others can do to help support someone battling their mental health.

In the third episode of the "Well, That Wasn't Helpful." podcast, R. Hollis speaks with a guest about having an unplanned pregnancy at 18 years old. There are in-depth conversations about everything our guest didn't expect while expecting! Advice is shared throughout this episode for people preparing or supporting someone in this type of situation.

Let's talk about Autism! This week's podcast paints the reality of being an autistic person. There's a discussion about medical labels, social expectations and the truth about vaccinations. R. Hollis speaks with two autistic young adults on the second episode of "Well, That Wasn't Helpful."!

R. Hollis talks with two guests on the first episode of "Well, That Wasn't Helpful." This week's topic is learning what doctor's appointments are really like for young women by sharing personal experiences. There will be helpful advice at the end of the episode on what other girls can do to be more prepared for their next appointment!

"Well, That Wasn't Helpful." is a look at unhelpful mental health, medical and life experience, featuring guest testimonials, discussing what others can do to help themselves in the future.