This week, Sarah and Liz speak with Elaina Quiles, LMSW, co-founder of candle company August Onset and practicing therapist. Elaina talks about her journey to becoming a therapist, how she found love with someone she’s known her whole life, starting a business, and how she realized she learns differently from some of her peers. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you're looking for a mental health professional to speak with virtually, BetterHelp has thousands of options, and they'll help you find someone right for you. Go to Betterhelp.com/itsfine (http://betterhelp.com/itsfine) for 10% off your first month of service!

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12: On Learning Differently, Finding Love, & Starting a Business ft. Elaina Quiles, LMSW

Sarah and Liz speak with Olivia Bowser, founder of Liberate Studio. Liv tells us all about how she created a vision and business plan to open Liberate long before COVID, how she eventually opened up the virtual studio during the pandemic, and how she's creating a community that aims to create a safe space for yoga, journaling, and meditation. We're joining Liberate this Thursday, 2/11, at 7 PM EST virtually for a 'Get Proud' meets self-love class! Use code IFIF for $11 off. This 60-minute class flows through light yoga, journaling, conversation, and meditation, to help you step into your power. Sign up at the link below: https://www.liberatestudio.com/its-fine-im-fine Hope to see you there! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you or someone you know is looking for therapy, you can get 10% off your first month of service at BetterHelp by going to www.betterhelp.com/itsfine (https://www.betterhelp.com/start/?go=true&transaction_id=102246f21c2626b3efc15927869cce&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=1630&utm_medium=Mac+OS+X&utm_content=&utm_term=itsfine&not_found=1&gor=start)

11: Movement and Meditation at Liberate Studio ft. Founder, Liv Bowser

This week, Liz and Sarah speak with Alexandra Nikolajev, who has been using social media to share her pop culture thoughts, as well as using her platform to speak on mental health and its importance. Give her a follow @Lexniko!  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you're looking for a mental health professional to speak with virtually, BetterHelp has thousands of options, and they'll help you find someone right for you. Go to Betterhelp.com/itsfine for 10% off your first month of service!

10: On Social Media Success & Speaking on Mental Health ft. Alexandra Nikolajev

Trigger Warning: in this episode, we discuss homicide/death, suicide, and eating disorders. On a special episode of It’s Fine, I’m Fine, Liz and Sarah talk with Liz’s Mom, Marsha. Marsha talks about some traumatic life events, including her father’s murder. She also talks about resilience, kindness, and getting through the toughest of times.  For the New York Times article about Liz’s grandfather, read here: https://www.nytimes.com/2001/02/14/nyregion/lawyer-s-killing-puzzles-investigators.html  If you or a loved one are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 800-273-8255.  This episode is brought to you by our partners, @balooliving and @joinsleepclub.

9: On Death, Trauma, & Resilience ft. Marsha Silver Heit

This week, Sarah and Liz chat with Meghan Watson, founder of Bloom Psychology and internet mental health advocate. Meghan talks about why she wanted to become a therapist, how she takes care of herself while caring for her patients, and how the Black community has faced unique mental health challenges.  This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. While resolutions can mean various things, wanting to improve your mental health is one we will always get behind. If you're struggling and are looking for online therapy, BetterHelp can help connect you to a counselor who is right for you. Go to http://betterhelp.com/itsfine for 10% off your first month of service.

8: Being a Therapist in 2021 ft. Meghan Watson, MA, RP

Liz and Sarah are back at it in the new year, discussing resolutions and what they really mean. Do we need it to be January 1st to create goals for ourselves? Does Jan 1 have more significance than any other day? How can we set ourselves up for success by reshaping the way we set these goals for the new year? While resets can feel nice, we discuss ways to ensure you feel good about the resolutions you're setting.  This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. While resolutions can mean various things, wanting to improve your mental health is one we will always get behind. If you're struggling and are looking for online therapy, BetterHelp can help connect you to a counselor who is right for you. Go to http://betterhelp.com/itsfine for 10% off your first month of service.

7: Resolutions

This week, Sarah and Liz talk all about 2020. They discuss what brought them comfort, what they learned in therapy, and their peaks and pits of the year. We want to acknowledge the pain and hardships everyone faced this year, and all of the lives we lost in 2020. We stand with you in solidarity and hope to bring you some comfort. This episode is brought to you by our friends at BetterHelp. If you're struggling and looking for online therapy, BetterHelp can help connect you with a counselor. Go to http://betterhelp.com/itsfine for 10% off your first month of service.

6: 2020: A Year In Review

TW: In this episode we talk about alcohol and substance abuse. If you are struggling with substance abuse, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration hotline: 1-800-662-4357, available 24/7, 365 days a year. This week, Liz and Sarah talk about drinking and hangover anxiety. We get into why we should normalize talking about drinking without shame. We also get into why drinking can be toxic and how it affects us the next day, both physically and mentally. This episode is brought to you by our friends at BetterHelp. If you're struggling and looking for online therapy, BetterHelp can help connect you with a counselor. Go to http://betterhelp.com/itsfine for 10% off your first month of service.

5: Hangover Anxiety

This week, Sarah and Liz discuss the ins and outs of self-love and self-care: why do we find it so challenging to love ourselves? How can we be better for the next generation so that they struggle with it less? We're also joined by Katie Fritts, the founder of Underclub, a subscription underwear company who partners with IFIF. Katie talks about the founding of her company and her goal to make inclusive, luxurious merchandise at an affordable price-point. This episode is brought to you by our friends at BetterHelp and Underclub. If you're struggling and looking for online therapy, BetterHelp can help connect you with a counselor. Go to http://betterhelp.com/itsfine for 10% off your first month of service. Underclub is a female-founded lingerie subscription service that provides members with beautiful underwear curated to their unique size and style preferences. Members also get access to The Shop for exclusive products and discounts (up to 70% off retail). Go to underclub.com (http://underclub.com/) and use code ITSFINE20 for 20% off your first month!

4: Why Is It So Hard To Love Ourselves? (ft. Katie Fritts of Underclub)

TW: suicide and drug addiction. This week, Ramona Sidlo (@alohamones on Instagram) joins us on the podcast to discuss energy healing and how she's turned her passion and ability to understand others into her full-time job. She also gave the podcast its very own astrology reading, which we've included clips of at the beginning of the episode (after our intro). If you're interested in an energy healing session, feel free to reach out to the podcast Instagram, either Liz or Sarah, or Ramona herself. This episode is brought to you by our friends at BetterHelp and Underclub.  If you're struggling and looking for online therapy, BetterHelp can help connect you with a counselor. Go to betterhelp.com/itsfine for 10% off your first month of service.  Underclub is a female-founded lingerie subscription service that provides members with beautiful underwear curated to their unique size and style preferences. Members also get access to The Shop for exclusive products and discounts (up to 70% off retail). Go to underclub.com and use code ITSFINE20 for 20% off your first month!

3: Energy Healing & Astrology Reading with Ramona Sidlo

TW: We discuss suicide at minute 23:00. In this week's episode, we invite on Instagram blogger and body positive advocate, Alexis Wilkins. Alexis discusses gaps in the mental health space for Black people, using her platform to raise awareness, and caring for herself while trying to remain an advocate for her community. Follow her at @living_alexis (https://www.instagram.com/living_alexis/) on Instagram! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. If you're struggling and looking for online therapy, BetterHelp can help connect you with a counselor. Head to betterhelp.com/itsfine (https://www.betterhelp.com/start/?go=true&transaction_id=1028f9d2bc788fa37749000a0797f0&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=1630&utm_medium=Desktop&utm_content=&utm_term=itsfine&not_found=1&gor=start) for 10% off your first month of service. 

2: On Finding Purpose On Social Media, Diversity in Mental Health, and Spirituality

Liz & Sarah are back for Season 3, and to kick it off, discuss cancel culture. 

1: Cancel Culture

On this week's episode, Liz and Sarah welcome Jason Beem (The Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast) on the show. Jason is a horse-racing announcer, podcaster, and YouTuber. He discusses the times his anxiety forced him to stay home for a few days at a time, and he details how he used exposure therapy to live a fuller life. IFIF has teamed up with BetterHelp to bring you affordable online professional counseling. Head to http://Betterhelp.com/itsfine (http://betterhelp.com/itsfine) to get 10% off your first month of service today!

19: Win, Place, and Show ft. Jason Beem

TW: We speak about eating disorders during this episode.  Liz and Sarah speak with Limor Weinstein, an experienced psychotherapist who used her own mental health struggles and recovery to develop tools for others to heal. She speaks about the importance of concrete methods in therapy, as well as her own upbringing and what it's taught her. IFIF has teamed up with BetterHelp to bring you affordable online professional counseling. Head to http://Betterhelp.com/itsfine (http://betterhelp.com/itsfine) to get 10% off your first month of service today!

18: Putting In The Work ft. Limor Weinstein (MA, LMHC, FAED)

Liz and Sarah welcome Lauren Elizabeth (@laurenelizabeth) on the podcast to talk about anxiety in the era of COVID-19. Lauren is an influencer, YouTuber, and business owner. She talks about dealing with negative feedback, influencing during quarantine, and how she built her brand. Check out Lauren’s podcast, Mood with Lauren Elizabeth (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mood-with-lauren-elizabeth/id1484220983) . IFIF has teamed up with BetterHelp to bring you affordable online professional counseling. Head to http://Betterhelp.com/itsfine (http://betterhelp.com/itsfine) to get 10% off your first month of service today!

17: Mood Booster ft. Lauren Elizabeth

A weekly podcast about mental health, hosted by two women learning about their own. Follow along with Liz & Sarah as they aim to remove the stigma behind mental health by talking about their real-life anxieties.

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