Episodi

  • Mindfulness Through Sound

    Mindfulness Through Sound
    Apr 27 2026
    Ep. 152 In a world of constant stimulation and ceaseless noise, the pursuit of mindfulness can seem like an elusive goal. Kelly Marie guides you through a mindfulness practice centered on sound from a retreat in Great Valley, New York. This episode of the Healthy Illness Podcast encourages exploring sound as a form of meditation, emphasizing that life is rarely silent. Kelly invites you to notice sounds in your environment, focus on their qualities, and use breathing techniques to foster relaxation and mindfulness. Tune in to discover how sound can transform your mindfulness journey and promote inner peace. Resources: Join us for our next free Mindful AF Webinar Monday May 4th 7pm Register here Events — Front Seat Life, LLC Crisis helpline phone numbers: Dial 988 for immediate assistance or 741741 for text support Use 211 as the helpline for resources 🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC 📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife FB @‌thefrontseatlife, Email KellyMarie@FrontSeatLife.com 🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros 🔗 Click Here to rate & review on Apple Podcasts 🚀 Rate & Share this Podcast from Spotify 🔐 Add this show to your collection on Pandora. 💪 Support the Show with a one-time donation on PayPal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 min
  • Black Maternal Mortality & Mental Health Disparities

    Black Maternal Mortality & Mental Health Disparities
    Apr 20 2026
    “Mental health conditions are the leading cause of maternal mortality…” Ep. 151 In this episode of Healthy Illness, I’m continuing the conversation on Black maternal health because this isn’t just about statistics, it’s about lives. As a birth and postpartum doula, I share how mental health, systemic bias, and gaps in care are impacting Black mothers at higher rates and what we can do about it 🖤 Black women are three to five times more likely to die from childbirth-related complications than white women. 🖤 Mental health conditions are the leading cause of maternal mortality, affecting 1 in 5 women. “Individually, we can make changes to this big thing we call the system by how we move about our day-to-day lives.” Related Episodes What It Really Takes to Be a Calming Nature Doula with Shannon Johns (Part 2) | Podcasts The Weight of the Cape — Healing from the Superwoman Schema | Podcasts Resources Mentioned: https://www.calmingnaturedoula.com/ Black Mamas Matter Alliance - Advancing Black Maternal Health, Rights & Justice. - Download Factsheet Dial 988 for immediate assistance or 741741 for text support Use 211 as the helpline for resources 🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC 📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife FB @‌thefrontseatlife, Email KellyMarie@FrontSeatLife.com 🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros Chapters: 00:00:00: Black Maternal Health Beyond Awareness Week 00:03:01 The Reality of Bias in Maternal Healthcare 00:07:12 Why Black Women Face Higher Maternal Health Risks 00:09:48 Maternal Mental Health: The Silent Crisis 00:12:58 Advocacy Starts With You: Taking Personal Responsibility 00:18:32 How We Create Change for Black Maternal Health 00:22:06 Preventive Care & Mental Health: What You Need to Know Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 min
  • Eucalyptus | Smell, Breathe, Release

    Eucalyptus | Smell, Breathe, Release
    Mar 30 2026
    Ep. 150 This one plant might help you breathe again. I’ve been leaning deeper into my mindfulness practice lately, and one thing that has truly supported me—mentally, physically, and emotionally—is eucalyptus. Not in a trendy way… in a real-life, I need relief right now kind of way. This isn’t just about smelling good. This is about creating space in your body to breathe, regulate, and come back to yourself. Watch the full demonstration ⁠on YouTube⁠ 🌿 3 Benefits of Eucalyptus You Need to Know It relieves stress + calms your nervous systemThe scent alone helps me slow down, regulate my breathing, and create a sense of peace in real time. It clears your sinuses + supports deep breathingInstant opening. Like… immediately. It helps me reset my breath when I feel anxious or overwhelmed. It eases muscle tension + inflammationWhether it’s soreness, fatigue, or just holding stress in my body—this plant helps me release it. Crisis helpline phone numbers: Dial 988 for immediate assistance or 741741 for text support Use 211 as the helpline for resources 🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC 📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife FB @‌thefrontseatlife, Email KellyMarie@FrontSeatLife.com 🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros 🔗 Click Here to rate & review on Apple Podcasts 🚀 Rate & Share this Podcast from Spotify 🔐 Add this show to your collection on Pandora. 💪 Support the Show with a one-time donation on PayPal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 min
  • Mindfulness in Real Life

    Mindfulness in Real Life
    Mar 16 2026
    Ep. 149 Your thoughts are racing and you need a moment of peace. In this week’s episode of Healthy Illness, Kelly Marie invites you to pause the noise and reconnect with yourself through a simple, guided mindfulness practice designed for real life—not perfect conditions. If you’re living with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or the everyday stress of trying to hold it all together, this episode offers a gentle reset. Through a calming guided meditation, Kelly reminds you that mindfulness isn’t about silence or perfection—it’s about learning to be present with yourself exactly as you are. Find a comfortable space, take a breath, and allow yourself these few moments of release, focus, and attention meant just for you. 🧘🏽‍♀️ Mindfulness can strengthen your relationship with yourself and others🌿 You don’t need perfect silence—your environment can be part of the practice💭 Let go of judgment and expectations during meditation⏱ Even 10 minutes of presence can reset your nervous system and mental clarity 🎧 Follow Healthy Illness and share this episode with someone who could use a moment to breathe today. Crisis helpline phone numbers: Dial 988 for immediate assistance or 741741 for text support Use 211 as the helpline for local resources Connect with me: 🎙️ Sign up for updates and mindfulness webinars at Front Seat Life LLC 📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife FB @‌thefrontseatlife, Email KellyMarie@FrontSeatLife.com 🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros 🔗 Click Here to rate & review on Apple Podcasts 🚀 Rate & Share this Podcast from Spotify 🔐 Add this show to your collection on Pandora. 💪 Support the Show with a one-time donation on PayPal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 min
  • Go Slow

    Go Slow
    Mar 9 2026
    Ep. 148 Lately, the world feels heavy. The news, the stress, the constant pressure to keep going, it can take a real toll on your nervous system. In this episode of Healthy Illness, I’m sharing a mindfulness and breathing practice that I personally rely on when everything starts to feel like too much. I call it the Go-Slow Framework — a simple way to slow your breath, calm your body, and bring your nervous system back into balance. This isn’t about pretending things aren’t hard. It’s about giving yourself a moment to pause, regulate, and reconnect with yourself so you can move through life with a little more steadiness and care. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by everything happening in the world right now, this episode is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and come back to yourself. Crisis helpline phone numbers: Dial 988 in a mental health crisis Use 211 as the helpline for resources 🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC 🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC 📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife FB @‌thefrontseatlife, Email KellyMarie@FrontSeatLife.com 🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros 🔗 Click Here to rate & review on Apple Podcasts 🚀 Rate & Share this Podcast from Spotify 🔐 Add this show to your collection on Pandora. 💪 Support the Show with a one-time donation on PayPal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 min
  • Motherhood, Mental Health + Penance Work

    Motherhood, Mental Health + Penance Work
    Mar 2 2026
    Ep. 147 Have you ever wondered if the work you feel called to do is connected to the parts of your story that still ache? In this unfiltered episode, I reflect on motherhood, mental illness, and a realization that brought me to tears. “The desire to help moms advocate for themselves and to learn about themselves so that they could be a better parent, has me wondering if my doula work is more of penance work.” - Kelly Marie If you’ve ever replayed your past while trying to heal in the present, this conversation is for you. You are not alone. Always be the light — especially to yourself. Crisis helpline phone numbers: Dial 988 for immediate assistance or 741741 for text support Use 211 as the helpline for resources 🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC Connect with us 📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife FB @‌thefrontseatlife, Email KellyMarie@FrontSeatLife.com 🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros 🔗 Click Here to rate & review on Apple Podcasts 🚀 Rate & Share this Podcast from Spotify 🔐 Add this show to your collection on Pandora. 💪 Support the Show with a one-time donation on PayPal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 min
  • Mindfulness Practice: Checking In, Checking On

    Mindfulness Practice: Checking In, Checking On
    Feb 16 2026
    Ep. 146 I didn’t even realize I was depressed… until a friend said it out loud. In this episode of Healthy Illness, I share how one honest check-in and a moment of validation helped me see what I was going through At the end of the episode, I guide you through a mindfulness meditation to help you pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. Want to go deeper? Join the next live experience at frontseatlife.com. Key Takeaways: • Depression can sneak up on you • Being seen and validated can shift everything • A simple check-in can mean more than advice • Listening is one of the greatest ways to care Crisis helpline phone numbers: Dial 988 for immediate support Use 211 as the helpline for resources 🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC 📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife FB @‌thefrontseatlife, Email KellyMarie@FrontSeatLife.com 🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros 🔗 Click Here to rate & review on Apple Podcasts 🚀 Rate & Share this Podcast from Spotify 🔐 Add this show to your collection on Pandora. 💪 Support the Show with a one-time donation on PayPal Chapters: 0:00 — I Didn’t Realize I Was Depressed 1:45 — The Moment My Friend Said It Out Loud 4:10 — Why Validation Matters More Than Advice 7:05 — How Depression Hides in Plain Sight 10:20 — The Power of a Simple Check-In 13:15 — Learning to Receive Support 16:30 — A Mindfulness Practice to Recenter 20:00 — Breathe With Me (Guided Meditation) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 min
  • Adding It Back Without Burning Out

    Adding It Back Without Burning Out
    Jan 26 2026
    Ep. 145 If you’ve done the work to protect your peace, the real question becomes: what do you let back in? I’m Kelly Marie, and in this episode of Healthy Illness, I’m sharing what it looks like to intentionally add Front Seat Life LLC back onto my plate—after burnout, boundaries, and learning my limits. Front Seat Life is my community-based mental health and mindfulness work. It’s how I show up in real life—not just through this podcast, but through spaces where people can breathe, reflect, and heal together. In this episode, I talk about why now is the right time to bring this work forward again and what that actually looks like. Here’s what I’m adding back—and what you can expect: In-person and virtual mindfulness workshops Community conversations around mental health, stress, and emotional regulation Rest-centered spaces like Destination Relaxation–style experiences Birth and postpartum support through my work as a doula Programming designed for real people navigating real life—not hustle culture I also break down how I rebuilt capacity without spilling over, and how healing work has to be sustainable to be effective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 min