finding myself

The Hairy Topic of Mental Health 

I am going to hop out of the box of hair for a moment to start talking about mental health and the need for understanding and coming together. I ran out of time but will definitely be a part two very soon. Enjoy.
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Sitting down with Mimi Knowles; songwriter, singer, producer and former Mormon. One of the lines from his recent single that just released seemed perfect for today's podcast, "I have made a whole lot of changes, but I am still myself."

This interview is a colorful & fun conversation and one that you will for sure enjoy! In my conversation with Mimi, nothing was off limits.

We talk about his Mormon mission to Italy. His mom leaving the mormon church, later his wife leaving too which was difficult for Mimi at the time. Mimi shares his struggles, what he went through and how he navigated through the emotions after his wife left.

Mimi shares, "there's one time Jess came with my daughter to Sacrament and Quincy was asking about people on the stand. And she's like, who are they? Jess said, that's the bishopric you'll never be able to be one of them because you're a woman. And I'm like, that's just facts. Yeah, just facts. And that was kind of the the tipping point for me wanting to leave. My wife identifies as pan, I'm a person of color. I have daughters. And I couldn't associate myself or align myself with anything that makes my people or communities feel lesser than right. I want my daughter to believe she can be whatever she wants to be. And I don't want her to grow up in an institution that's like you can you can only like be this if you conform."

Mimi shares the he felt he should be clear with his followers and shared a post that he was leaving the mormon religion. He was surprised that he had 100% of DM's coming in that commented. Most of them commenting that they wished they could make a post like he did. It was eye opening for Mimi. He felt grateful he has a support system as others don't have the same.

Check out Mimi's latest single! It will get stuck in your head, it's SO GOOD!

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David Bayley was thirty-four when his life underwent a spiritual revolution. On passionate internal suggestion he bought a campervan, gave away his possessions, and strode toward life on four wheels. Having no plan or direction, he cast himself forth into the beauty of Australia, capturing the land in poetic prose. Like a rite of passage however, this journey was not an easy one.

David opens up in The Simone Feiler Podcast about how his journey kicked off and how it has arrived at the release of his beautiful debut audiobook The Home Within.

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Erin shares somethings she's going to try while she engages in this battle of heart and mind, and, responsibility and reason.  Her biggest takeaway, maybe you're supposed to embrace the lost feeling.  Maybe it's confirmation you're evolving as a person, trying to live an authentic life.

You're Such A Catch is an independent podcast funded by the host, Erin Ramsey.  YSC Unfiltered is a Members Only site with access to bonus episodes, videos, blog posts, and more. A pledge of as little as $5/month can help offset the costs associated with producing this podcast.  To make your pledge today, visit www.youresuchacatch.com/unfiltered.

Do you feel as if your feet are stuck in the mud, why finding your voice can change your life.
Most of us from when we were small were told to be quiet. Our voice got stuck and we lost our true voice and part of us. This podcast explores how this happens and what we can do to re-store our voice. It's not about singing, but that can help, it's about rediscovering the hidden part of us.