What It Means To Be Alive

Today's episode is all about Ableism, Disability in North America, and beyond. We'll take a look at Jessica's story who's a content creator, a woman with a visible disability, and how she fights through it during college years. This issue we've been ignoring for so long, so let's unpack some tips on how to deal with it.

If you're interested in learning more about how people with these kinds of disabilities are finding the inner strength that leads them towards their goals, take a listen to this episode and then message me on Instagram with your best takeaway!

 Show notes at: https://www.theempathyfront.com/13

 "As within so without as above so below"  This is one of my favorite quotes that literally changed my life and thinking process over the last couple of years.

On this episode, I'm talking about why everything you're going through is a lesson learned, why you should be grateful for the little things of life, and how to get started. So if you're interested in improving your thought process and learning why everything is a mirror around you, go ahead and take a listen.

If you have questions or key takeaways, hit me up on Instagram, and let's talk about it!

Show notes at: https://www.theempathyfront.com/12

Narcissism and Narcissist are buzz words that have been floating around the self-help and relationship internet space. I've noticed that more and more people are using this word to describe people they've been in relationship with. But is it valid?

On today's episode, I sit down with Joy Larkin to talk about her experience with Narcissistic Personality Disorder in her family and romantic partnerships. She shares with us what she was able to do to rebuild after living with her narcissistic aunt.

Show notes at: https://www.theempathyfront.com/11

Have you grown in a world of Disney like me? If so you might have thought at some point that there's a hero out there for you that is coming to save you when days become tough didn't you?

The thing is I did too. The truth is, there isn't. The hero you've been waiting for is yourself! On this episode, I talk about how to take your life into your hands and how you can stop waiting for someone to save you when life gets in your way or things don't go as you planned.

Go ahead and listen to this episode and then message me with your biggest takeaway. Got questions? Dm me on Instagram and ask away!

Show notes at: https://www.theempathyfront.com/10

Trauma looks different to everyone. For some trauma, might be the loss of a job or the death of a loved one, or a Global Pandemic. On today's episode, I sit down with Jo Tucker, post-traumatic growth guide, Reiki Master, and teacher to unpack how to get started with releasing trauma from our bodies.

Jo joins us today to share insights into how our bodies react both physically and mentally to trauma and grief. She shares powerful hints on how to begin the process of releasing trauma from your physical body.

Show notes at: https://www.theempathyfront.com/9

Positivity and mindset are important. Life happens though and those shitty days will come your way without asking about it. But there is a way to move through that. So you might ask yourself how do you move through the day when shitty things happen to you?

My best advice is to feel the emotions and not try to avoid them.

Go ahead and listen to this episode so you can have the whole plan of how to deal with a bad day. Got questions? Dm me on Instagram.  Go to the show notes page by clicking the link below:

https://www.theempathyfront.com/8

It's that time of the pandemic again folx. It's time to (continue) working from home. Summer is over for the Northern Hemisphere, and Covid-19 is back with a vengeance. On today's episode, I sit down with Silvia Pinho, work at home expert. She shares simple and actionable ways to attempt to keep organized amongst the chaos that is 2020


Show notes at: https://www.theempathyfront.com/7

After 5 years of struggling to accept help, I've decided to take action on it. In this episode, I'm sharing my experience over the last 5 years about a topic that I'm NOT talking about as much: Medication when taking care of your mental health. Mental health management is more important as we move forward to 2021, so take a listen if you're struggling with figuring out how to accept help or if you are just interested in hearing my story.

Remember: You get to decide if medication is for you or not. My decision may not be yours, and that's OK.

Show notes at :  https://www.theempathyfront.com/6

 We've been hearing it for years, eat your vegetables, make sure you get enough protein, drink 8 cups of water per day, but if you're anything like myself, it was just another thing that went in one ear and out the other. Turns out, we should have listened.

In this episode of What We're Not Talking About, I sit down with Pearl Cicci fitness coach, and plant-based nutrition expert to talk about simple changes that you can make to your diet, the will create huge results, both physically and mentally.

Show notes at: https://www.theempathyfront.com/5

Two words: self-awareness. One of the best things that you can do for yourself is to cultivate self-awareness. This means that you are constantly asking yourself questions, like what do I feel right now? And why do I think I reacted the way I did? By exercising our self-awareness muscle, we are setting the foundations for well managed, and dare I say, a bitchin' mental health care plan.

Show notes at: https://www.theempathyfront.com/4

Today, Charlie Marshall of Authentic Mental health shares practice tips for mental health. Not everyone has access to free or affordable counseling or other mental health services, and Charlie is on a mission to educate, spread awareness and help others feel normal and understood. With his following of over 100k on youtube, and 380k on TikTok, he's using video to help others feel less alone when it comes to their mental health struggles. He shares his perspective, advice, and practical tip for mental health in 2020 and beyond.

Show notes at: https://www.theempathyfront.com/3

Our ancestors have been healing through conversations for millennia now, and it's time we go back to this ideology. Throughout the years we've been growing more and more distanced from each other and ourselves. Our egos are becoming stronger, and our pride is in the way. This episode is a reminder to everyone that by choosing growth and healing through conversations will change the world.

Show notes at: https://www.theempathyfront.com/2

2020: anxiety COVID and racism. It's been one hell of a year, hasn't it? With the American elections just around the corner, we can't help but recognize the importance of the monumental civil right movements building, resisting, and scream for change. On this episode, we have the amazing Dia Darling, founder of All The Things I Do. On the very first episode, I sit down with a friend and my former industry expert/colleague to talk about the uncomfortable: racism.

Show notes at: https://www.theempathyfront.com/1

What does it mean to be alive? What is the point of it all? Is there more to life than our everyday existence? And how can we make the most of our time here on Earth? Humans have asked these questions for centuries and continue to challenge us today.

In What It Means To Be Alive, host Amy Demone tackles the tough questions and explores the various perspectives on what it means to be alive. Topics include progressive psychology, decolonization, capitalism, new age spirituality, witchcraft, holistic health, dreams, psychedelics, and so much more.

If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can email Amy here: amy@amydemone.com.

Please find Amy D on social here -> https://bit.ly/3AZNrOq