Welcome to The Straight Up Zoe Show! In this show I am raw, have unfiltered conversations about my life, struggles, and truths. From navigating mental health (BPD) to breaking free from my past, questioning faith, and embracing who I really am, nothing is off-limits. This is my space to be real, and if you’re here for honesty, you’re in the right place. I am not my mental health or my trauma—I refuse to be defined by it. I'm speaking about it not because it controls me, but to remind you that you're not alone. Let’s get into it!
Host Zoe interviews entrepreneur Andrew Drason about his transformation from prison to building successful businesses, revealing how overcoming adversity shaped his mindset and propelled him toward success in this interview episode.
4 Dec 2025
The Man Who Beat Schizophrenia and Biked Across Canada — Matthew Dickson
Host Zoe interviews Matthew Dickson, who shares his journey of overcoming schizophrenia and cycling across Canada, revealing actionable steps for mental health and the power of hope.
14 Oct 2025
Me vs. My Inner Demons
Zoe explores her struggles with inner turmoil and feelings of isolation, offering a raw and honest account of navigating mental health challenges.
1 Oct 2025
An Unholy Trinity? God, Drugs, and Friendship
Zoe explores the intertwined roles of faith, psychedelic experiences, and friendships in her personal journey of overcoming adversity and finding stability.
9 Aug 2025
Raw & Unedited: Life Update
Zoe explores recent travels and personal challenges, openly discussing mistakes and uncomfortable truths faced during a period of self-discovery.
18 Jun 2025
Love, Loss and Healing: Stano’s Journey
Stano shares his emotional journey of loving and caring for his late wife through her battle with cancer, discussing the challenges, support, grief, and healing in this interview with Zoe.
10 Jun 2025
My New Life Cost Me My Old Life | BPD Diaries Ep.8
Zoe opens up about the difficult process of personal transformation, discussing the grief of shedding old identities and embracing the freedom found on the other side.
27 May 2025
First Guest! Featuring My Best Friend Ducharme | BPD Diaries Ep.7
Host Zoe interviews Ducharme, her best friend, who shares insights on homicide support, Borderline Personality Disorder, faith, and navigating life's challenges with compassion and resilience in this episode.
22 May 2025
Grief and the Afterlife: The Story of a Cat | BPD Diaries Ep. 6
In this deeply personal episode of Straight Up Zoe, I open up about the loss of my soul cat — the one who stayed with me through darkness, breakdowns, and quiet moments.
Grief hits differently when you live with mental illness sometimes. It’s not just sadness — it’s heartbreak in every cell of your body. In this episode, I talk about what it felt like to lose her, how grief has been showing up in my life, and what I believe about the afterlife — especially for our beloved pets.
If you’ve ever lost a pet and felt like the world didn’t understand your pain — this episode is for you. You are not alone in your grief. And love never dies.
A slideshow Ducharme and I created for Cat Kat — CHECK IT OUT! Look how cute she was. She was precious.”
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1WH8XA0QS39XwJxnMALCMaSuHFO-kMnALmR4PnZoaisw/edit?usp=drivesdk (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1WH8XA0QS39XwJxnMALCMaSuHFO-kMnALmR4PnZoaisw/edit?usp=drivesdk)
Life waits for no one. Here's Next Year by Donovan Woods –
https://open.spotify.com/track/3tf7tejvFw0l4Dtq6l5JtD?si=eKl_OpypSC-NJN0FX-q_rg (https://open.spotify.com/track/3tf7tejvFw0l4Dtq6l5JtD?si=eKl_OpypSC-NJN0FX-q_rg)
Special thank you to my Besties Ducharme, Vas, and Lucy — I wouldn’t have got through it without you. You guys are Awesome.
Thank You Guys, See you next week
Xoxox
13 May 2025
I Found The Meaning Of Life | BPD Diaries Ep. 5
In this episode, I open up about the incredible friends who came into my life exactly when I needed them most — especially two best friends who know me better than I know myself. They’ve become everything to me.
To my dear best friends: I love you, you mean the world to me. I also dive into the challenges of living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and how it affects relationships. Through it all, I reflect on how I believe God placed these amazing people in my life for a reason. This one’s personal, raw, and full of heart.
I wouldn’t be here doing this podcast if it wasn’t for Ducharme. Thank you for always believing in me and encouraging me to share my voice.
Go check out his website https://ducharmeservices.com/ ( https://ducharmeservices.com/ )
P.S. Go hug your friends, tell them you love them, and remind them how much they mean to you. ❤️
Thank you Guys, See You Next Week
xoxox
2 May 2025
Stability? Never Heard Of That
Stability? Sometimes I feel like I don't even know what that is. I have always wanted it but do not have it. In this episode I’m opening up about my complicated relationship with stability in every form: mental, emotional, financial, and spiritual.
From feeling like I'm constantly treading water to finding unexpected moments of peace in my faith, this is a deep dive into the struggle of craving calm while only knowing how to function in chaos.
This episode is for the people who crave peace but only know how to function in chaos. if you have ever asked yourself, "why does calm feel scary?" and why is this happening to me. Together, we’ll explore how change—while uncomfortable—might just be the path to the stability we’ve been chasing all along.
Remember you are not alone. Time to trust the process and embrace it.
Than you Guys, See you next week
xoxox
22 Apr 2025
Self Love...Or Should I Say Lack Of It
In this episode, I talk about the struggle with loving myself not in a poetic way, but in the quiet, heavy, everyday way. I open up about how trauma and mental illness can make self-love feel almost impossible, and how those experiences shape the way we see ourselves.
This is for anyone who feels disconnected from themselves, tired of trying to “just think positive,” and is looking for something real. Figuring out the things that work for me in my road to loving myself has been differcult and messy but I am getting there. I share all the things that can help you.
I also want to mention that I didn’t get here by myself. The Spirit of Christ has helped me in ways I can’t fully comprehend, and I’m deeply grateful. I also have an amazing best friend who has been a constant source of support and love.
*Full disclosure- I am NOT or WANT to be defined by my mental health or trauma. I just want to share my stories and experiences to help you and let you know you are not alone. You are not your diagnosis or trauma. Do not let anyone ever tell you otherwise.
You are strong and resilient!!!!!! Keep going.
Thank you Guys, See you next week
xoxox
14 Apr 2025
Suicidal to Salvation: When I Jumped, God Caught Me
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicidal thoughts and attempts. Please take care while listening.
In this episode, I talk about a time in my life when I struggled with suicidal thoughts and attempts—before I found faith, back when I was an atheist. I share how, in my lowest moments, God found me and started changing everything.
Trusting God's plan hasn’t always been easy. It’s messy, it’s confusing, and sometimes it feels impossible—but it’s real. This episode is about that journey: the pain, the questions, and the beginning of hope.
If you’re in a dark place or questioning everything, I hope this reminds you—you’re not alone, and your story isn’t over.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to someone. You are not alone.
Here are some resources that can help:
United Kingdom
Samaritans: Call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or visit samaritans.org (https://www.samaritans.org)
Canada
Talk Suicide Canada: Call or text 988 (free, 24/7) or visit talksuicide.ca (https://talksuicide.ca)
Mexico
SAPTEL: Call 800 472 7835 (24/7 emotional support line)
Worldwide
Visit findahelpline.com (https://findahelpline.com) — a global resource that connects people to mental health support services in their region.
Thank you Guys, See you next week
xoxox
5 Apr 2025
Borderline, Not Broken (Borderline Personality Disorder)
In this episode, we break down Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) – a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition. Whether you’re personally affected or simply want to learn more, this episode provides an informative look into what BPD is, how it impacts those who live with it, and the path to healing.Whether you're personally affected, a supporter, or just want to learn more, this episode will help you understand BPD better and offer insight into how we can create a more compassionate, informed world.
Resources:
Follow me on Instagram- straight_up_zoe and Tik Tok- @zoehost if you would like to discuss further.
Subscribe to the podcast to stay informed about mental health topics.
If you or someone you know is struggling with BPD, reach out to a mental health professional for support.
Need for Emergency Help: Suicide Lines
Samaritans (UK): Call 116 123
Crisis Services (Canada): Call 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645
Línea Nacional contra el Suicidio (Mexico): Call 800-911-2000
Worldwide Help- World Health Organization (WHO) or International Suicide Prevention (IASP) often provide links to suicide prevention services and crisis hotlines worldwide.
Thank you Guys, See you next week
xoxox
24 Mar 2025
Lets Get Straight Up
Welcome to The Straight Up Zoe Show! I’m Zoe, and in this first episode, I’m giving you a taste of what this podcast is all about—real, unfiltered conversations on life, mental health, and finding myself. No topic is off-limits. If you're here for honesty, you're in the right place. Let’s get started!"
Thanks for listening to The Straight Up Zoe Show! Don’t forget to follow for more. Connect with me on Instagram (@straight_up_zoe) and TikTok (@zoehost). Stay real, stay you!
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