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The Most Offensive Friendship Hot Takes Yet
This week on Pretty Basic, we’re catching up on everything from identity crises over shoe sizes and clothing labels to our latest obsession: book-to-screen adaptations. From hockey romance heartthrobs (Off Campus fans unite) to fantasy worlds that completely consume your life, we ... Show More
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#podcast #mentalhealth #ptsd #childhood
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<p>On todays episode, I speak with Dr. Edith Shiro. Dr. Shiro is a licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice in Miami, Florida, where she specializes in trauma. She has worked extensively with a diverse population who struggle with a wide range of emotional and daily ... Show More
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Private Jets & Public Breakdowns
In this week’s deeply personal solo episode, Kennedy reflects on the emotional highs and lows of her journey with mental health, from the unexpected challenges of medication to the cathartic release of rediscovering her emotions. She shares a candid look into the anxiety leading ... Show More
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about mental health, including depression, PTSD, anxiety, childhood trauma, divorce, and experiences in a psych ward. We encourage listeners to proceed with caution, as these topics may be triggering for some individuals.
On this special episode of Pretty Basic, TikTok sensation Bella Poarch opens up abo ... Show More
<p>“All those thoughts were going through my head like you’re worthless, you’re a loser, you’re a failure, you can’t be happy, you can’t feel love…just this feeling of profound failure.”</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Producer: </strong>Whit Missildine</p><p><st ... Show More
<p>“I did have the feeling that someone was gonna come back and do something horrible again after that.”</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Producer: </strong>Whit Missildine</p><p><strong>Editors</strong>: Nigel Coutinho, Whit Missildine</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ep ... Show More
<p>“I completely lost touch with reality. You can’t rely on those around you, and you can’t rely on what’s within you. That’s the most terrifying thing in the world.”</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Producer: </strong>Whit Missildine</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Summary: </stro ... Show More
