Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast

About Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast

The Self-Aware and Fucked Up Podcast™ is a candid and humorous exploration of self-improvement, mental health, and navigating the complexities of life. Hosted by Sandtrice D. Russell (Tree the LPC), the podcast offers a fresh perspective on personal growth, embracing imperfections, and finding humor in the messiness of life's challenges. Each episode dives into real and raw conversations about topics that resonate with many. With its mix of heartfelt moments, laugh-out-loud anecdotes, and valuable insights this podcast offers a refreshing take on self-help and personal development.

Publisher

Sandtrice Russell

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

20 May 2022

Latest episode

29 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

104 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Jul 2026

   Sex, Intimacy, & Connection

   What happens when your calling challenges everything you were taught to believe? In this powerful episode of the Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) sits down with licensed therapist and certified sex therapist Erica Harry for an honest conversation about faith, sexuality, purpose, and redefining what a meaningful life can look like.Raised in a deeply religious environment, Erica shares how she found herself pursuing a career that many within faith communities consider taboo. She opens up about the tension of becoming a sex therapist while honoring her spiritual foundation, navigating church hurt, and challenging the shame and silence that often surround conversations about intimacy and sexual wellness.Erica also vulnerably discusses another expectation many women face—the belief that fulfillment only comes through marriage and motherhood. She shares how health challenges have impacted her own journey and how she’s learned to embrace a life that looks different than what she once imagined, while still finding joy, purpose, and peace.Inspired by witnessing her parents’ healthy, thriving marriage, Erica is passionate about helping couples build stronger, more connected relationships. Through education, compassion, and evidence-based therapy, she’s committed to breaking generational cycles, improving communication, and helping marriages flourish.In this episode, we explore:• Growing up in a religious culture and challenging long-held beliefs• Becoming a sex therapist despite the stigma surrounding sexual health• Healing from church hurt while maintaining faith• The intersection of spirituality, intimacy, and mental health• Coping with unmet expectations around marriage and motherhood• Finding purpose beyond society’s timeline• Why healthy conversations about sex can strengthen relationships• Helping couples build lasting, fulfilling marriagesThis episode is for anyone who has ever questioned their purpose, wrestled with religious expectations, experienced church hurt, or wondered if their life could still be meaningful even when it doesn’t follow the script they expected.#SexTherapist #SexTherapy #MentalHealthPodcast #ChurchHurt #FaithAndHealing #ReligiousTrauma #MarriageTherapy #Intimacy #SexEducation #Women’sHealth #PurposeDrivenLife #HealingJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #TherapyWorks #BreakTheStigma #AuthenticLiving #RelationshipGoals #EmotionalWellnessConnect with Erica:IG: www.instagram.com/theintimacyexperience (https://www.instagram.com/theintimacyexperience)Psychology Today: www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/erica-harry-atlanta-ga/1476430 (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/erica-harry-atlanta-ga/1476430)E-Mail: eharry@connectioninstitute.netTo purchase the Minding my Own Mental Health Journal and other Unique Destiny Merch visit UniqueDestiny.org/shop (https://www.UniqueDestiny.org/shop)

2. 

   22 Jul 2026

   Young Widow

   In this deeply moving episode of the Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) sits down with Anna Peck to discuss the unimaginable reality of losing her husband in a tragic motorcycle accident and navigating life as a young widow.Anna shares her raw and honest journey through shock, heartbreak, and the complex realities of grief that many people don’t talk about. Together, Sandtrice and Anna explore what it means to mourn a partner while simultaneously learning how to rebuild an identity, face loneliness, manage well-intentioned but unhelpful advice, and find purpose after profound loss.This conversation sheds light on the non-linear nature of grief, the pressure to “move on,” and the courage it takes to keep living when your world has been turned upside down. Whether you’ve experienced the loss of a spouse, are supporting someone through grief, or simply want a deeper understanding of what healing can look like after tragedy, this episode offers compassion, validation, and hope.In this episode, we discuss:• The sudden loss of a spouse in a motorcycle accident• The unique challenges of being a young widow• Grief myths and misconceptions• Navigating life after traumatic loss• Rebuilding identity and finding purpose• Coping with loneliness and major life changes• What support actually helps someone who is grievingBecause grief isn’t something we “get over.” - it’s something we learn to carry as we continue living.#TreeTheLPC #AnnaPeck #GriefJourney #YoungWidow #Widowhood #MentalHealthPodcast #HealingAfterLoss #TraumaticGrief #LifeAfterLoss #GriefSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #PodcastLife #GriefAndHealing #widowsupport Connect with Anna:Website: https://createdhaven.myshopify.com/ (https://createdhaven.myshopify.com/) Website: https://msha.ke/createdhaven (https://msha.ke/createdhaven) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/createdhaven (https://www.facebook.com/createdhaven) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createdhaven (https://www.instagram.com/createdhaven) More Info: https://chalkcouture.com/CorpOrphan (https://chalkcouture.com/CorpOrphan) To purchase the Minding my Own Mental Health Journal and other Unique Destiny Merch visit UniqueDestiny.org/shop

3. 

   16 Jul 2026

   The Dark Side

   What happens when self-awareness becomes both your greatest strength and your deepest source of pain? In this raw and thought-provoking episode, SandtriceRussell (Tree the LPC) sits down with Lacey Desper to unpackthe complicated relationship between self-awareness, trauma, identity, and healing. Lacey shares her experience growing up as an adopted foster youth, navigating the lasting impact of early life trauma, and the challenges of carrying an intense level of insight into herself and the world around her. Together, they explore how being highly self-aware cansometimes feel more like a burden than a gift—fueling overthinking, depression, career dissatisfaction, and the constant search for meaning. Lacey opens up about the frustration of knowing what needs to change while still feeling stuck, the grief that comes with unmet expectations, and the courage it takes to keep choosing growth anyway. This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt exhaustedby their own awareness, struggled to make peace with their past, or questioned whether healing is worth the work. Through honesty, humor, and vulnerability, Sandtrice and Lacey remind listeners that self-awareness is only part of thejourney—the real challenge is learning how to live with what you know. In this episode, we discuss: ·        Growing up as an adopted foster youth ·         The connection between trauma and identity ·         When self-awareness contributes to depression ·         Career frustration and feeling stuck ·        The difference between insight and healing ·         Finding purpose after adversity ·         Giving yourself permission to evolve Sometimes the hardest person to understand is yourself. Andsometimes, that’s exactly where healing begins. #SelfAwareAndFckedUpPodcast #TreeTheLPC #LaceyDesper#MentalHealthPodcast #SelfAwareness #TraumaHealing #AdoptionJourney #FosterCareAwareness #PersonalGrowth #TherapyTalk #MentalHealthMatters #HealingJourney #CareerBurnout #EmotionalWellness #PodcastLife Connect with Lacey: FB: www.facebook.com/lacey.desper (http://www.facebook.com/lacey.desper) IG: www.instagram.com/angleofreason (http://www.instagram.com/angleofreason) Twitch: www.twitch.tv/angleofreason (http://www.twitch.tv/angleofreason) TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@angleofreason (http://www.tiktok.com/@angleofreason) To purchase the Minding my Own Mental Health Journal and other Unique Destiny Merch visit UniqueDestiny.org/shop (https://www.uniquedestiny.org/shop)

Who has been a guest on Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast

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• Jenny Elinora
• Tomorrow Jenkins
• Dr Ecclesia Savage
• Lakeisha Varner
• Barbara A Davis

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

19,270

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 76 / 100

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Quality

86

Social presence

94

YouTube

85

Engagement

32

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