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"Hate the summer heat? You're not alone!" This week, Izzy tells you how summer depression (aka summer SADness, aka S.A.D, aka Lana del Rey vibes) can impact different areas of wellness.  4% of people panic at the beginning of summer. 10% cry when it's over. Tune in to find out how the sun is disrespectful to folks with health conditions, physical disabilities, financial hardships, and low self-esteems.  Follow Izzy on IG: @wellnessbaeradio/@mydarlingizzy Don't forget to leave a rating and review if you love it. :)  Web MD (cheesy article): https://www.webmd.com/depression/summer-depression

"Men are literally not okay!" In this episode, Izzy zooms in on men's mental health, mental health myths, and how to stop contributing to the stigmas. Spoiler alert! Telling men to "man up" is not the answer! Talking about important shit while driving is also not the answer. Lol.  Shout to the homie who requested this episode. Send topic requests to izzy@wellnesbaeradio.com Follow WBR on IG: @wellnessbaeradio Articles: National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health Medical News Today: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mens-mental-health-man-up-is-not-the-answer  Healthline: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-can-we-reduce-mens-mental-health-stigma  Resources: Find Help & Support Groups: Mental Health America https://www.mhanational.org/infographic-mental-health-men 

"I swallowed my pride and asked for meds!" This week, Izzy talks about serotonin, SSRI's, and what it's been like being on antidepressants again. Spoiler alert: they're working!  Read the following fact sheet and articles for more info on depression, serotonin, and antidepressants: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - Mayo Clinic Serotonin and Depression: 9 Questions and Answers  Serotonin: Functions, Normal Range, Side Effects, and More   Follow WBR on IG @wellnessbaeradio and don't forget to leave a rating and review if you love it :)

"I just found out I'm a middle aged woman!" In this episode, Izzy shares info on developmental psychology, aging, and what that means if you're under age 35! Spoiler alert: It means you still have time! She also tells you why she wants to prepare her mind, body, and spirit to become a mother (and hopefully attract her future baby daddy into her life. Lol)! Tune in for the rest. Leave a review if you love it. :)  Follow Izzy on IG for updates: @wellnessbaeradio, @mydarlingizzy Links: Medical News Today: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319185 Early Adulthood/Middle Adulthood: https://opentextbc.ca/introductiontopsychology/chapter/6-4-early-and-middle-adulthood-building-effective-lives/  https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Human_Development/Book%3A_Lifespan_Development_-_A_Psychological_Perspective_(Lally_and_Valentine-French)/07%3A_Emerging_and_Early_Adulthood   

"Don’t over do it with the compliments!" In this week’s episode, Izzy talks about praise and favors in relationships. Don't just tell your partner they're amazing, show them! She also talks about relationship types and how to gain or lose attraction! Spoiler alert: like them less! lol. Tune in for the rest. Leave a review/rating if you loved it. :)  

"The person you're meant to be with is right in front of your nose!" This week, Izzy talks about relationships and the three things that attract you to a romantic partner: proximity, similarities, and personal attributes! You'll also learn how the proximity of choice can ruin any potential love interests. Tune in for the rest! Don't forget to leave a rating/review if you love it. :) Info obtained from Izzy's textbook: The Social Animal  https://www.amazon.com/Social-Animal-Elliot-Aronson/dp/1429233419  

"Don't lose touch with your favorite people!" This week Izzy shares the three components of friendship maintenance, how it affects your emotional well-being, and why bombarding your friends is detrimental to the relationship. Tune in for the rest! Don't forget to leave a rating and review. :)  Izzy's referenced textbook: Social Psychology https://www.amazon.com/Social-Animal-Elliot-Aronson/dp/1429233419 

"Don't confuse boredom with depression!" In this episode, Izzy tells how you boredom is caused by low levels of mental stimulation such as depression, lack of sleep, and lack of nutrients! She also tells you how her sluggish bored energy was giving her depression vibes, so she got back on psych meds.  Tune in for the rest! Don't forget to leave a review and rating if you love it. :) Articles: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/basics/boredom Boredom: Causes and Treatment 

"Chris Rock went to therapy for 7 hours a day!" In this episode, Izzy sits down with her military homie, Byron Miller to discuss anger, aggression, emotional regulation, and of course Will Smith and the infamous slap! They talk about the different types of aggression, their own experiences with it, and how to cope with your own angry or violent behavior! Spoiler alert: therapy helps! Tune in for the rest. Please leave a rating and/or review if you love it. Follow Izzy on IG: @mydarlingizzy/@wellnessbaeradio Check out Byron's podcast: Homeroom with Smooth https://linktr.ee/whatsupsmooth  Article Links: https://au.reachout.com/articles/dealing-with-your-own-violent-behaviour https://www.healthline.com/health/aggressive-behavior

"Complex bereavement disorder? Never heard of her!" In this episode, Izzy talks about complicated grief, how it's affecting her life, and why she uses Curanderismo to cope with it all. Click the link below to learn the symptoms and causes, and when you should see a doctor! Article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/complicated-grief/symptoms-causes/syc-20360374  Please leave a review on Apple and a rating on Spotify if you love it. :) 

"Your goals don't need validating." This week, Izzy tells you how she divided her goals into quadrants and how that's helping her achieve her wildest dreams. Lol.  She also encourages you to incorporate the wellness wheel into your quarterly planning.  And you'll find out what's in store for wellness bae radio and her new baby wellness bae kids. Tune if for the details! Leave a review if you like it or love it! :) 

"I gave myself a concussion!" This week, Izzy shares how she blacked out and fell on her face. She tells you how the elements of wellness helped balance her life out and why you should do the same! Tune in for the rest.  Leave a review on Apple podcasts if you love it =) 

"I'm envious AF!" This week, Izzy opens up about the envy she feels and how it's affecting her goals. She tells you the difference between episodic envy and destructive envy and shares some tips on how you can overcome it if you are dealing with the same thing. Tune in for the rest!  Please leave a review on Apple and Spotify. Follow Izzy on IG @mydarlingizzy, @wellnessbaeradio Article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/overcoming-destructive-anger/201912/what-your-envy-says-about-you Emotional Vibration Scale: emotional vibration scale

"Respect yourself enough to read credible information." In this episode, Izzy tells you what information literacy is, how to spot credible resources, and where you can find them. Spoiler alert! TikTok is not the place!  She encourages you to open a library account where you can do real research on all the topics you love to rant about online! (If you want to, of course!) She also encourages you to build relationships with people who think differently than you. Tune in for the rest! Leave a review on Apple and Spotify if you loved it! Follow Izzy on IG @mydarlingizzy, @wellnessbaeradio Article on information literacy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Dy0J73n7D9KdJwTFp4xu7e3so10tTXNi/view?usp=sharing 

This week Izzy talks about the history of narcissism! She tells you about the mirror invention and where vanity came from! Spoiler alert, the mirror made us evil!  She also tells you about the glamour spell she's planning on doing for valentines day! Tune in for the rest. Leave a review on Apple if you love it!   

"Love yourself enough to not want to do it alone." In this episode, Izzy talks about heart health and why you should be romanticizing the organ that literally keeps you alive. She also tells you why you should keep cinnamon on deck, when to stop focusing (so much) on yourself, and why she almost died on her couch! True story! Tune in for the rest.  Please leave a rating and review on Apple and Spotify. Follow izzy on IG @mydarlingizzy, @wellnessbaeradio.  Healthline: Cinnamon - https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon  

In this week's episode, Izzy tells you all about her short trip to AZ and why you should treat yourself to the same! "Travel does wonders for your mental health!" Tune in to find out how it went, what she did, what she bought, and how she stayed safe as a solo woman traveler traveling in a pandemic.   Web Md: How Travel Affects Mental Health

"I've been hoarding money and need to cry about it!" In this episode, Izzy talks about Chrometophobia, (the fear of spending money) how its affecting her life, and how you can recognize symptoms.  She also tells you about her new obsession with Prada and why she's faced with a moral dilemma. "High end sneakers aren't in alignment with my vegan journey, but neither are my Adidas." Tune in to the hear her anxious thoughts and leave a review on Apple podcasts if you like it! Follow Izzy on IG: @mydarlingizzy, @wellnessbaeradio Article Link: https://mint.intuit.com/blog/relationships/chrometophobia-fear-of-money-4734/ 

"Your colon deserves better!" In this episode, Izzy encourages you to take the vegan pledge and how doing so benefits your digestive health. She shares the Bristol Stool Scale and tells you what your poop should look and smell like. Spoiler alert: the less cracks in your poop, the better! Tune in for the rest.  Follow Izzy on IG: @mydarlingizzy, @wellnessbaeradio Links:  Poop Chart: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/bristol-stool-scale#how-to-improve-bowel-health Take the vegan pledge: https://veganuary.com/about/about-us/  Vegan definition: https://www.vegansociety.com/go-vegan/definition-veganism Vegan peace: https://www.veganpeace.com  Protein sources:  https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/19-high-protein-vegetables https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/protein-for-vegans-vegetarians#TOC_TITLE_HDR_8