Everyone has a story. The difference is, not everyone has someone willing to listen. Sometimes, we need someone to ask the hard questions and go beyond the easy response of “I’ve Been Better”. This podcast is designed to create a safe space for people to discuss the real, hard, and unbelievable yet believable, parts of life. Hosted by therapist and “professional listener,” Susan Youngsteadt, join us each week for a conversation connecting with real people about real emotions and real stories.
53: w/ Lauren Harris on becoming a bionic woman at 25
As we wrap up season 9 of IBB, join host Susan and her friend Lauren Harris as they hold space to discuss undergoing physical and medical trauma in your 20s, being an aunt to 10, and really resonating with Sia's hit song, Titanium.
Lauren grew up split between Lynchburg, VA and Kernersville, NC. After high school, Lauren moved to Raleigh to attend NC State (go pack) and study business administration. After graduation, she started work at a local staffing organization focusing mainly on their technical side of recruiting. Lauren now works as a Managing Consultant at a software implementation company that focuses on Staffing Software.
A fun fact about Lauren is she has never tried a PB&J! But she also had both of her hips replaced at once!
CW: medical truama, autoimmune conditions and diseases, hospital stay, surgery, mental health
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19 Feb 2024
52: w/ Clare Kurdys on what it means to be radical: in life, in work, and in horny fan fiction
On this week’s episode of IBB, host Susan sits down with friend and gamer Clare Kurdys. The two begin the conversation talking about writing fan fiction, but then the story evolves into how Clare has embraced being radical in every aspect of her life.
Clare is an independent legal researcher and drafter. She attended UNC Chapel Hill for both undergrad and Law School, and lives with her husband, Brian, and her dog, Clementine. Ever since 2020, Clare has become increasingly more radical in her understanding of the world and herself, and strongly advocating for the rights and welfare of those around her.
CW: mental health, suicidal ideation, mental health, violent crime, sexually explicit conversations
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12 Feb 2024
51: w/ Deanna Bullard on beers with dad even after he's gone
On this week's episode, join host Susan and friend/fellow DPC member, Deanna Bullard, as the two talk books, Alzheimer's disease, and caretaking for a parent with a terminal illness.
Deanna works in higher education in North Carolina. She recently participated in her first Walk to End Alzheimer's with a team of supportive friends and raised money for the Alzheimer's Association. In her free time, Deanna enjoys reading and spending time with friends, family, and pets. She has also been doing things like making jewelry, cross-stitching, etc. Deanna loves going to the movies and tends to watch a lot of reality TV.
CW: death and dying, Alzheimer's disease, terminal illness, caretaking, mental health, hospice
Instagram: @djwiddled
Alzheimer's Association | Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Help (https://www.alz.org/?_gl=1*igezm6*_ga*NjUzMjY0ODE3LjE3MDc3ODU1Njc.*_ga_9JTEWVX24V*MTcwNzc4NTU2Ny4xLjAuMTcwNzc4NTU2Ny42MC4wLjA.)
Bringing Light to Alzheimer's | Hilarity For Charity (wearehfc.org) (https://www.wearehfc.org/)
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