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  Procrastination and ADHD, with Sean McCormick 24.07.2026 49min

  In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, executive function coach Sean McCormick explains why ADHD procrastination is a signal that a task needs a different person, not more willpower.This one is for you if you have been called lazy your whole life and always suspected that word never quite fit what was actually happening.Sean McCormick, M.Ed., is a credentialed education specialist who taught public school special education before he understood his own ADHD. He founded Executive Function Specialists for students, built the Executive Function Coaching Academy to train educators, and co-founded an adult coaching practice called UpSkill Specialists. He joined me for this conversation after we spent three days together at NeuroDiversion 2026.The shift in this episode is small and it changes a lot. Executive function is not a measure of effort, it is a set of brain-based skills involving working memory, self-regulation, and task initiation. Once that lands, the question stops being why can I not make myself do this and starts being what does this task actually need.Here is what comes out of the conversation:- Procrastination often points to a task that needs a different person, which Sean calls who not how.- Constraints create real freedom, and Sean explains the fixed non-negotiables he keeps in every week.- One full unscheduled day, phone off, does more for an ADHD brain than another productivity system.- Sean shares what five years of sobriety did for his focus, decision making, and follow-through.CONNECT WITH SEAN MCCORMICKUpSkill Specialists, his adult executive function coaching practice: https://www.upskillspecialists.com/For educators thinking about coaching, the Executive Function Coaching Academy: https://www.executivefunctioncoachingacademy.com/CONNECT WITH KYWebsite: https://thevibewithky.com/Patreon, for the ADHD Deep Dive Library, exclusive neurodivergent content, and the Reverse The Mic segment that is not available anywhere else online: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkyFacebook subscription, for the ADHD Deep Dive Library, exclusive neurodivergent content, and the Reverse The Mic segment that is not available anywhere else online: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thevibewithkyThe ADHD Vibe Store: https://thevibewithky.podia.com/This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you are struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional.
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  Psychological Flexibility, Explained (Elisabeth Morray) 20.07.2026 41min

  In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, psychological flexibility, how to feel a hard emotion without letting it run your life.If you have ever told yourself you will start living once the grief lifts or the anxiety quiets, this one is for you.Dr. Elisabeth Morray is a licensed psychologist and the VP of Clinical at Alma, where she supports more than 24,000 therapists. She joined me on this episode to explain psychological flexibility, and she trains clinicians in acceptance and commitment therapy, so she teaches this for a living.The core shift is simple but it changes everything. Your pain is not proof that something is wrong with you, it points straight at what you care about most, and you can keep living toward that even while it hurts.Learn why your brain is great at solving physical problems and terrible at solving emotional onesHear the grief question no client ever says yes to, and what it reveals about loveGet a real way to keep grief and anxiety from swallowing you wholeSee why your struggles are understandable adaptations, not personal failuresFind a therapist through Alma: https://helloalma.com/Dr. Elisabeth Morray's practice, Emerge Collective: https://emergecollective.info/TheVibeWithKy.com: https://thevibewithky.com/Patreon, for exclusive neurodivergent content and the Reverse The Mic segment where guests put me in the hot seat, not available anywhere else online: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkyFacebook, for that same exclusive content and Reverse The Mic: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thevibewithkyADHD Vibers Store: https://thevibewithky.podia.com/This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you are struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional.
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  Masking and Mental Health, with Calial McCarty 16.07.2026 38min

  In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, therapist Calial McCarty explains why masking drains your mental health, and what it takes to stop performing okay.This one is for you if you have spent years being the easygoing, low-maintenance one, and you are quietly exhausted from holding it all together.Calial McCarty is a licensed mental health counselor and board-certified autism specialist who is AuDHD and chronically ill herself. She wrote Naturally Divergent, a book built on one idea: your divergent brain should not have to bend to neurotypical rules. She works with late-diagnosed kids and adults every day, and she leads with her own story first.Ky and Calial trace masking back to childhood and follow it all the way into adult burnout, so you can finally see the pattern in your own life. The shift here is simple and steadying: the structure around you needs to change, not you.Understand why masking drains you on a biological level, so you can stop blaming yourself for being tired.Learn the small, low-burnout first steps for unmasking without overwhelming your whole life at once.Hear how chronic illness reshaped what a successful day looks like, and how self-advocacy changed Calial's care.See why being yourself was never the problem, and why the right people will not ask you to shrink.Follow Calial McCarty and find her book Naturally Divergent and the Neurobloom Center: https://www.instagram.com/naturally_divergent_therapist/TheVibeWithKy.com: https://thevibewithky.com/Patreon, for exclusive neurodivergent content and the Reverse The Mic segment not available anywhere else online: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkyFacebook, for exclusive neurodivergent content and the Reverse The Mic segment not available anywhere else online: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thevibewithkyADHD Vibers Store: https://thevibewithky.podia.com/This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you are struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional.
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  Autistic Burnout and Why Success Nearly Broke Him (ft. Patrick Casale) 13.07.2026 50min

  In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, autistic burnout takes center stage as Patrick Casale shares how his own success nearly broke him.This one is for you if you built a life that looks great on paper but leaves you running on empty every single day.Patrick Casale is an AuDHD therapist, business coach, and podcast host who built a career of international retreats, coaching programs, and a group practice before he ever found out he was autistic. He has helped hundreds of thousands of mental health professionals grow their businesses, and he speaks openly about what that pace cost him, including the chronic illnesses that eventually put him in the hospital.We talk about why tying your worth to your output is a biological setup for burnout, not a character flaw, and what it actually takes to build a life you can live in. If you have ever felt like the harder you push, the worse you feel, this conversation puts a name to why.Learn why autistic burnout is a nervous system and biology issue, not a willpower problemHear how undiagnosed ADHD can feed addictive patterns like gambling long before a diagnosisUnderstand the grief and relief that come with a late autism discoveryGet a real framework for boundaries that protect your mental and physical healthFollow Patrick Casale and check out his work here:https://linktr.ee/patrickcasaleConnect with Ky and go deeper:TheVibeWithKy.comhttps://thevibewithky.com/Patreon (five dollars a month for the ADHD Deep Dive library, exclusive neurodivergent content, and the Reverse The Mic segment with guests, not available anywhere else online)https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkyFacebook (same exclusive content, including Reverse The Mic, not available anywhere else online)https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Instagramhttps://instagram.com/thevibewithkyTikTokhttps://tiktok.com/@thevibewithkyADHD Vibers Storehttps://thevibewithky.podia.com/This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you are struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional.
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  Stop Waking Up Exhausted: The Mattress Fix Nobody Tells You (ft. Derek Hales) 10.07.2026 33min

  In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, sleep expert Derek Hales explains why your mattress might be the quiet reason you keep waking up exhausted.If you have been blaming your brain, your schedule, or your stress levels for why you never feel rested, this conversation was made for you.Derek Hales is the founder and editor-in-chief of NapLab.com, where he and his team have tested over 565 mattresses using objective, data-driven methods built entirely in-house. After a frustrating and expensive experience trying to buy his first mattress as a newlywed, Derek built a platform dedicated to cutting through the noise and giving sleepers real, unbiased answers.In this episode, Derek breaks down how the mattress industry is largely designed to confuse shoppers into overspending, what most marketing claims actually mean in practice, and exactly what to buy if you have zero time to research. The conversation also gets into how ADHD brains already run in a low-grade fight-or-flight state, and how a wrong mattress can compound that neurological load in ways that are hard to separate from other causes.Key takeaways from this episode:If your sleep feels noticeably better in a hotel or at someone else's home, your mattress may be a bigger factor in your energy levels than you think.The vast majority of sleepers do best on a hybrid mattress with a medium-firm feel, and spending between 1,500 and 2,000 dollars covers most of what the market has to offer.Cooling features on mattresses are often real but applied at levels too small to make a difference, so take brand claims with a grain of salt.Your pillow, sheets, and mattress protector all affect how your mattress performs, and a cheap protector can undercut even a high-quality bed.Get your free personalized mattress recommendation from Derek and his team at NapLab. Answer a few questions about your sleep needs and budget and they will send you their top pick within 24 hours.https://naplab.comMore from The Vibe With Ky:Website and neurodivergent blog: https://thevibewithky.comSubscribe on Patreon for 5 dollars a month. Get access to the full ADHD Deep Dive library, the Reverse The Mic segment with Derek, and exclusive content not posted anywhere else online: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkySubscribe on Facebook for 5 dollars a month for the same exclusive access, including the Reverse The Mic segment with Derek and content not shared publicly anywhere else: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thevibewithkyADHD Vibers Store: https://thevibewithky.podia.com/This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you are struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional.
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  You're Not Bad With Money, It's Money Trauma (ft. Naseema McElroy) 05.07.2026 32min

  In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Naseema McElroy breaks down money trauma, financial anxiety, and how to build real wealth without shame.If you make decent money and still feel broke, behind, or ashamed every time you open your banking app, this conversation was made for you.Naseema McElroy is a labor and delivery nurse, single mom of three, and the founder of Financially Intentional. She paid off one million dollars in debt and built a millionaire net worth in three years while working bedside, which makes her uniquely honest about what it actually takes.We get into why earning more never quiets the anxiety on its own, and why so much of our money struggle is really money trauma, not a math problem. It is the kind of talk that changes how you see your own bank account.Here is some of what we cover:Why financial shame is usually inherited, and how to start letting it goHow to build simple wealth systems that run in the background, starting with as little as ten dollarsWhy impulse spending is often an ADHD and dopamine pattern, not a willpower failure, and how to gamify money so it works with your brainHow small, intentional decisions can change your finances and your peace of mind, even if you feel like you started lateConnect with Naseema:Free money trainings and resources: https://financiallyintentional.com/classPodcast and Instagram: https://www.financiallyintentional.com/Connect with Ky and support the show:Website: https://thevibewithky.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkySubscribe for five dollars a month for exclusive content and the Reverse The Mic segment, not available anywhere else online.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Subscribe for five dollars a month for the same exclusive content and Reverse The Mic segment, not available anywhere else online.Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thevibewithkyADHD Vibers Store: https://thevibewithky.podia.com/This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you are struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional.
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  The Two 5-Minute Windows That Control Your Entire Day (ft. Tim Thomas) 02.07.2026 46min

  In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, we get into the two five minute windows that quietly control your entire day, with Special Forces veteran Tim Thomas.If you feel exhausted all the time and have started calling it normal, this conversation was made for you.Tim Thomas spent over a decade as a Special Forces Commando, then over a decade more working with veterans stuck in fight or flight. After losing years to PTSD, chronic exhaustion, and pharmaceuticals that never fixed his sleep, he had a breakthrough in the dirt of Afghanistan that led him to build Breathwork in Bed, an app that has since helped save veteran lives and is now helping everyday people fall asleep with peace and wake up with power.Ky and Tim get into why so many of us have simply forgotten how to feel human, and why sleep, not willpower, might be the real battleground for mental health. Tim walks Ky through a live breathwork exercise on camera and breaks down why the brain cannot outthink trauma, but the breath can outrank it.This episode gives you a real, practical starting point that costs nothing but five minutes a day.Key takeaways from this episode:You will learn why the five minutes before sleep and the five minutes after waking set the tone for your entire day.You will understand why your nervous system treats an unpaid bill the same way it treats a physical threat, and what that means for your sleep.You will hear why chronic exhaustion is a biological state, not a personal failure or a lack of willpower.You will walk away with a simple, free breathwork practice you can use tonight.Try Breathwork in Bed, 28 days free: https://breathworkinbed.com.au/TheVibeWithKy.com: https://thevibewithky.com/Subscribe on Patreon for five dollars a month, get real ADHD education plus exclusive behind the scenes content including Reverse The Mic, not posted anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkySubscribe on Facebook for five dollars a month, get real ADHD education plus exclusive behind the scenes content including Reverse The Mic, not posted anywhere else: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thevibewithkyADHD Vibers Store: https://thevibewithky.podia.com/This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you are struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional.
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  Are Your Biggest Achievements Actually Trauma Responses? (ft. Kirsten Davidson) 28.06.2026 43min

  In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, trauma-informed therapist Kirsten Davidson breaks down why your ambition might actually be a trauma response.If you have ever hit every goal on paper and still felt completely empty inside, this conversation was made for you.Kirsten Davidson is a Registered Psychotherapist and the founder of Mind The Gaps Psychotherapy, where she works with adults, couples, and families navigating disconnection, emotional overwhelm, and the patterns that keep pulling them back into the same cycles. Her approach is rooted in Internal Family Systems, relational therapy, and trauma-informed care, and she writes regularly for Psychology Today on identity, relationships, and what real growth actually looks like. What sets Kirsten apart is that she does not just treat the symptom. She goes looking for what created it.In this conversation, Kirsten and Ky get into the neurology of autopilot living, how high achievement can be a well-disguised trauma response, and what it biologically takes to break an intergenerational cycle. You will walk away with a completely different way of looking at the parts of yourself you have been fighting for years.High achievers are often running on protection, not passion, and there is a biological reason for that.Internal Family Systems reframes your emotions as parts of you, not all of you, which changes how you heal.Hiding who you really are is not a personality trait. It is a trauma response.Breaking a generational cycle has a physical sensation, and most people do not expect what it actually feels like.Find Kirsten Davidson, book a session, and explore her work here:https://mindthegaps.coFind Kirsten on Psychology Today by searching her name directly on the Psychology Today website.Follow Kirsten on Instagram: instagram.com/kirsten.davidsonMore from Ky:Website, blog, ADHD store, and email list: https://thevibewithky.comPatreon, subscribe for five dollars a month for the exclusive ADHD Deep Dive Library, behind-the-scenes content, and the Reverse The Mic segment with this guest that is not available anywhere else online: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkyFacebook Subscriptions, same exclusive content and Reverse The Mic access for five dollars a month: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thevibewithkyADHD Vibers Store: https://thevibewithky.podia.com/This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you are struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional.
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  Negative Thoughts Are Not Your Identity (ft. Rabbi Daniel Cohen) 24.06.2026 35min

  In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky talks with Rabbi Daniel Cohen about why negative thoughts are not your identity and how to finally let go of them.If you have ever felt like your negative thoughts were just facts about who you are, this conversation was made for you.Rabbi Daniel Cohen is the senior rabbi at Congregation Agudath Shalom in Stamford, Connecticut, the largest modern orthodox synagogue in New England. He has mentored CEOs, Hall of Fame athletes like David Robinson, and national politicians, and he is the author of What Will They Say About You When You Are Gone, Creating a Life of Legacy. He is also the founder of The Legacy Academy, a training program built around intentionally creating purpose in everyday life.Ky and Rabbi Cohen get into why our brains cling so hard to worst case thinking, how to validate your feelings without spiraling, and where the line actually sits between holding yourself accountable and just being cruel to yourself. Rabbi Cohen shares real stories from the people he has mentored, including how a single morning practice of gratitude can completely change someone's relationship to their own mind.This is a conversation about catching yourself before the spiral, not pretending the spiral never happens.You will learn why negative thoughts are not permanent and not part of your identity.You will hear a practical way to practice gratitude that does not feel forced or fake.You will understand the real difference between healthy accountability and self bullying.You will get a framework for building a long term legacy even when the future feels hard to picture.Learn more about Rabbi Daniel Cohen and The Legacy Academy at https://thelegacyacademy.getlearnworlds.com/TheVibeWithKy.com, for the ADHD store, the blog, and everything elsePatreon at https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithky, subscribe for five dollars a month for exclusive content including the ADHD Deep Dive library and the Reverse The Mic segment, not posted anywhere else onlineFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/, same exclusive content and Reverse The Mic segment, not posted anywhere else onlineInstagram at https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyTikTok at https://tiktok.com/@thevibewithkyADHD Vibers Store at https://thevibewithky.podia.com/This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you are struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional.
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  Why Two Doctors Missed Her ADHD for Years (ft. Sharon Pope) 20.06.2026 46min

  In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, we get into why ADHD in women so often goes missed, with Shelpful founder Sharon Pope.If you have ever judged yourself for forgetting to drink water, take a walk, or finish a single task for yourself while keeping everyone else's life running, this conversation was made for you.Sharon Pope is the founder of Shelpful, an AI powered accountability app built for ADHD and overwhelmed brains. She built the first version of the product after hitting her own rock bottom three months postpartum, and was later diagnosed with ADHD herself after her own app's users pointed it out, following years of being dismissed by two different doctors. Sharon and her team put together an exclusive offer for this community at shelpful.com/vibewithky, including one free month on top of the standard two week trial and fifteen dollars off Shelpful Smart Tags.Ky and Sharon talk through how Shelpful actually works, why generic advice like just get a planner fails ADHD brains, and why dropping the small self care stuff is executive dysfunction, not a character flaw. They also get into building an online community, the highs and lows of content creation, and what it means to stop shaming yourself for the small stuff.By the end of this episode, you will understand why proactive accountability works better than rigid systems for ADHD brains.You will learn why traditional advice like just set an alarm fails people with ADHD.You will understand why self care is usually the first thing to drop when life gets demanding.You will hear what it actually took for Sharon to get diagnosed after years of being dismissed.You will walk away with a new way to think about small daily struggles as resourcefulness, not failure.Sharon Pope and ShelpfulExclusive Vibe With Ky offer: shelpful.com/vibewithkyOne free month on top of the two week trial plus fifteen dollars off Shelpful Smart Tags, created specifically for this community.Instagram: instagram.com/shelpfulWebsite: shelpful.comTikTok: tiktok.com/@shelpfulFacebook: facebook.com/shelpfuliOS App: apps.apple.com/us/app/shelpful-ai-for-adhd-tasks/id6741499362Android App: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shelpful.shelpfulappTheVibeWithKy.comthevibewithky.comPatreon: patreon.com/thevibewithkySubscribe for five dollars a month for exclusive content including the ADHD Deep Dive library and the full Reverse The Mic segment, not posted anywhere else online.Facebook: facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Subscribe for five dollars a month for exclusive content including the ADHD Deep Dive library and the full Reverse The Mic segment, not posted anywhere else online.Instagram: instagram.com/thevibewithkyTikTok: tiktok.com/@thevibewithkyADHD Vibers Store: thevibewithky.podia.com/This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you are struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional.
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  You Don't Have Emotions, You Use Them (ft. Matt Young) 19.06.2026 44min

  In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, UK coach Matt Young explains why you don't have emotions, you use them, and how that single shift changes everything.If you have ever felt like your anxiety, your anger, or your overwhelm is just who you are and there is nothing you can do about it, this conversation was made for you.Matt Young is a UK-based emotional freedom coach who spent eight years as a professional footballer before running 17 ultra marathons and building a coaching practice that has helped thousands of people around the world break free from the emotions holding them back. His core philosophy flips the script on how most of us think about our inner world: we do not have emotions, we use them. Every limiting emotion, including anxiety, fear, and anger, is being used by the brain to serve a purpose, and the moment you understand that purpose, you stop being a passenger in your own life.In this episode, Matt and Ky dig into why feeling stuck has nothing to do with your circumstances and everything to do with the meaning you assign to them. They also get into the body-mind connection, the identity trap that keeps people caged inside a single emotion, and what it actually looks like to move from blame to ownership.Here is what you will walk away with:Why anxiety is not something you have, it is something you are using, and how to figure out what it is doing for you.How attaching your identity to an emotion quietly shrinks your entire world without you noticing.Why 80 percent of the neural pathways that regulate your nervous system run from body to brain, meaning your posture and breathing are shaping your emotional state more than your thoughts are.How to stop waiting for your circumstances to change before you allow yourself to feel differently.Check out Matt's free Five Day Mindset Shift, five days of short daily videos sent straight to your inbox:https://www.mattyounglc.com/5daymindsetshiftFind Matt here:mattyounglc.cominstagram.com/mattyounglcfacebook.com/madeinthemindlinkedin.com/in/matt-young-mitmSupport the show and keep up with Ky:Website and blog: https://thevibewithky.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkySubscribe for $5 a month for exclusive episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and the Reverse The Mic segment from this episode, where Matt puts Ky in the hot seat. Not available anywhere else online.Facebook Subscriptions: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Subscribe for $5 a month for exclusive episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and the Reverse The Mic segment from this episode. Not available anywhere else online.Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thevibewithkyADHD Vibers Store: https://thevibewithky.podia.com/This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you are struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional.
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  Stuck in Survival Mode? Regulate Your Nervous System First (ft. Rhiannon Neuharth) 09.06.2026 35min

  In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, I sit down with Rhiannon Neuharth to talk about nervous system regulation, MTHFR, and getting out of survival mode.If you have piled on supplements, planners, and apps and still feel stuck, tired, and foggy, this episode is exactly for you.Learn more from Rhiannon and grab her free MTHFR 101 guide, her ADHD Brain Food mini course, and her comprehensive testing info here:https://www.revitalizing-wellness.comThis episode is sponsored by Sucreabeille. Check them out here:https://sucreabeille.com/products/why-did-i-walk-into-this-roomRhiannon is a former biology and physiology teacher turned health coach who helps burnt-out women understand their bodies using their genes as a blueprint. We get into why your nervous system is the foundation for focus, mood, and energy, and why nothing else holds when your body is stuck in fight or flight.What you will take away from this one:Why your body cannot absorb supplements or stick to routines while it is running in survival modeHow the MTHFR gene and gut health quietly shape brain fog, focus, and fatigueA simple way to build a morning routine through habit stacking without the overwhelmSupport the show and find more resources:Website and blog: https://thevibewithky.comMental Health Resources Hub: https://thevibewithky.com/mental-health-resources-hub/Instagram: instagram.com/thevibewithkyPatreon Subscriber Hub: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkyFacebook Subscriber Hub: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or financial advice. Ky is not a doctor or licensed therapist. Always talk with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health, medication, or treatment plan. If you are in crisis, please reach out to a licensed professional or your local emergency services.
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  The Diagnosis Generation: Separating Your Soul from Symptoms (ft. Dr. Jeremy Thompson) 30.05.2026 43min

  In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, we explore how to find your true identity when mental health labels feel like they have taken over.If you constantly worry that your clinical diagnosis has replaced your actual personality, this conversation is exactly for you.Grab Dr. Jeremy Thompson's book and learn more about his work here:https://understandyourtrueidentity.com/This episode is sponsored by Sucreabeille. Check out my exclusive fragrance collaboration here:https://sucreabeille.com/products/why-did-i-walk-into-this-roomI sat down with Dr. Jeremy Thompson, a family doctor and medical practitioner from Sydney, Australia. We break down the danger of over-identifying with clinical labels and how to separate acquired negative habits from your core soul.Key Takeaways:How to differentiate your true identity from the habits you picked up along the way.Why trauma and missing secure attachments complicate your sense of self later in life.Practical steps to pause during a negative emotion and ask what the real you actually wants to do.Connect with Dr. Jeremy Thompson:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DrJeremyThompsonLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeremy-thompson-41a47969Support The Vibe With Ky:Website: https://thevibewithky.com/Mental Health Resources Hub: https://thevibewithky.com/mental-health-resources-hub/Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyPatreon (The Subscriber Hub): https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkyFacebook Subscriber Hub: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information provided is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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  Trusting Your Gut: Stop Ignoring Relationship Red Flags (ft. Dr. Margaret Cochran) 25.05.2026 51min

  In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, we explore relationship red flags and the actual biology behind why trusting your gut is so hard.If you constantly doubt your own inner voice just to keep the peace, this episode is exactly for you.Learn more about Dr. Margaret Cochran and her work here:https://www.drcochran.com/We often beat ourselves up for staying in bad situations, but there is a biological reason why walking away is so difficult. Our brains are wired to prioritize survival and familiar comfort.We break down the heavy guilt that comes with setting boundaries and why you should never confuse your everyday anxiety with a genuine gut warning.Key Takeaways:The biological reasons we stay in toxic relationships.How to set firm boundaries without the massive guilt.A three second hack to instantly regain your power in an argument.Support & Resources:Website: https://thevibewithky.com/Mental Health Hub: https://thevibewithky.com/mental-health-resources-hub/Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyPatreon Subscriber Hub: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkyFacebook Subscriber Hub: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Disclaimer:The Vibe With Ky Podcast and its content are for entertainment and informational purposes only. Kyrus Keenan Westcott is not a licensed medical professional. The insights and opinions shared in this episode are based on personal experiences and conversations. This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider regarding any mental health or medical conditions.
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  Childhood Trauma: Processing Deep Scars (ft. Machan Taylor) 22.05.2026 43min

  In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, we are talking about childhood trauma and how to heal those deep emotional scars. If you have ever felt like you do not belong, this conversation is exactly what you need.A massive thank you to our sponsor, Sucreabeille! We teamed up to create "Why Did I Walk Into This Room?", a gender-neutral fragrance that smells like cinnamon and cherry pie.It is a true love letter to the ADHD community. You can check it out here: https://sucreabeille.com/products/why-did-i-walk-into-this-roomToday, I am joined by the incredible Machan Taylor, who has shared stages with icons like Pink Floyd and George Benson. We discuss her powerful memoir, Naked Out Loud, and her journey of processing the trauma of relocating to the United States as a young girl.We also talk about the heavy physical toll of masking your true identity to fit in. We focus heavily on how to use biology to regulate your nervous system and find genuine calm during moments of high anxiety.Key Takeaways:How the shock of childhood displacement creates lasting emotional traumaWhy suppressing your authentic self drains your physical energy and biologyUsing diaphragmatic breathing and clinical therapy to process deep woundsConnect with Machan Taylor:Website: https://www.machantaylor.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/machantaylorofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/machantaylor/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MachanTaylorOfficialSupport The Vibe With Ky:Website: https://thevibewithky.com/Mental Health Resources Hub: https://thevibewithky.com/mental-health-resources-hub/Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyPatreon Subscriber Hub: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkyFacebook Subscriber Hub: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Disclaimer: The Vibe With Ky Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Ky is not a medical professional. Please consult a doctor or licensed therapist for any medical or mental health advice.
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  Self-Advocacy in Therapy: Taking Control of Your Care (ft. Mark Michaels) 19.05.2026 39min

  In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky explores self-advocacy in therapy and what to do when therapy isn't working for your mental health.A huge thank you to this season's sponsor, Sucreabeille. Be sure to check out Ky's custom gender-neutral fragrance, Why Did I Walk Into This Room, at https://sucreabeille.com/products/why-did-i-walk-into-this-roomKy sits down with writer and conceptual artist Mark Michaels to discuss how to decentralize authority in the therapy room. They talk about the importance of trusting your intuition and taking personal accountability when seeking care.If you have ever felt pressured to surrender your agency to a medical professional, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on claiming your power.Key takeaways from this episode:Why you are the ultimate expert of your own lived experience.How to establish firm therapeutic boundaries that support your biology.Warning signs of an unhealthy patient and therapist dynamic.Connect with Mark Michaels and read his forthcoming preprint:Website: https://markamichels.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markamichaels/Join The Vibe With Ky: https://thevibewithky.comMental Health Hub: https://thevibewithky.com/mental-health-resources-hubInstagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkyFacebook Subscriber Hub: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Disclaimer: I am not a licensed mental health professional. Please seek professional help if needed.
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  You Are Not Your Diagnosis: Healing and Purpose (ft. Tim McDonald) 14.05.2026 47min

  If a medical diagnosis has completely flipped your world upside down, you are not alone. In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, we tackle the heavy mental toll of chronic illness and how to find true purpose again.This season is proudly sponsored by Sucreabeille. Check out our exclusive, gender-neutral collaboration fragrance right here: https://sucreabeille.com/products/why-did-i-walk-into-this-roomKy sits down with healthcare advocate Tim McDonald to discuss the reality of hearing a massive medical diagnosis and the psychological fatigue that follows. They strip away the toxic positivity surrounding medical trauma, focusing instead on personal accountability and how to take control of your reactions when the situation itself is out of your hands. Tim shares how he turned his survivorship into systemic impact, offering listeners a realistic path forward.How to separate your personal identity and self-worth from a medical diagnosis.The importance of resting without guilt when your biology demands it.Actionable steps for turning lived medical experience into meaningful community advocacy.Connect with Tim McDonald:Website: https://advocacyatwork.comSubstack: https://www.advocacyatwork.com/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/timamcdonaldFacebook: https://facebook.com/tim.mcdonaldInstagram: https://instagram.com/timamcdonaldJoin The Vibe With Ky: https://thevibewithky.comMental Health Hub: https://thevibewithky.com/mental-health-resources-hubInstagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkyFacebook Subscriber Hub: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Disclaimer: I am not a licensed mental health professional. Please seek professional help if needed.
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  Post-Traumatic Growth: Reframing Chronic Stress & Trauma (ft. Monisha Holmes) 11.05.2026 51min

  Overloaded nervous systems are not a sign of laziness. In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky explores true post-traumatic growth.This season is sponsored by Sucreabeille. Check out the signature fragrance collab here:https://sucreabeille.com/products/why-did-i-walk-into-this-roomKy sits down with fashion model and therapist Monisha Holmes to discuss the physical toll of chronic stress and CPTSD. They discuss how to stop fighting your own biology and start using everyday tension to build a healthier, more accountable life. Listeners will learn actionable ways to check their emotional capacity instead of running themselves into the ground.The biological differences between surviving PTSD and actual post-traumatic growth.How to use metacognition to stop toxic overthinking loops.Breaking the cycle of hustle culture and emotional suppression to find lasting peace.Guest Website: https://www.monishaholmes.com/Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monishaholmesGuest Articles: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/author/429532/monisha-holmes/Join The Vibe With Ky: https://thevibewithky.comMental Health Hub: https://thevibewithky.com/mental-health-resources-hubInstagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkyFacebook Subscriber Hub: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Disclaimer: I am not a licensed mental health professional. Please seek professional help if needed.
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  Somatic Healing: Releasing Perfectionism from Your Body (ft. Ari Bliss) 08.05.2026 41min

  In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky explores the physical toll of perfectionism and how to release the trauma trapped in your muscles.A huge thank you to Sucreabeille for sponsoring this season. Check out Ky's signature collab fragrance right here: https://sucreabeille.com/products/why-did-i-walk-into-this-roomKy sits down with Ari Bliss, a former professional ballerina who danced at places like Lincoln Center, to discuss the messy reality of pivoting your career. They explore the biological truth of burnout, looking at how the body holds onto the stress of masking and performing for others. Ari explains why giving yourself permission to take a break is not giving up, and she shares practical ways to begin somatic healing.Key Takeaways:How to recognize the physical signs of the Trauma Tax in your body.Why taking a break is essential for long-term growth.A simple 30-second somatic movement to reset your nervous system.Connect with Ari Bliss:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthandgracemindsetYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@balletdailyTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@ballet.daily3Support & Resources:Join The Vibe With Ky: https://thevibewithky.comMental Health Hub: https://thevibewithky.com/mental-health-resources-hubInstagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkyFacebook Subscriber Hub: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Disclaimer: I am not a licensed mental health professional. Please seek professional help if needed.
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  Shame vs. Guilt: Why Your Inner Critic is a Survival Skill (ft. Kristine Jensen) 04.05.2026 39min

  Stop letting your inner critic convince you that you are falling behind. In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky talks with trauma expert Kristine Jensen about the real roots of imposter syndrome.This season is proudly sponsored by Sucreabeille. Check out Ky's signature collab fragrance right here:https://sucreabeille.com/products/why-did-i-walk-into-this-roomKy explores the clinical difference between feeling guilty for a mistake and feeling deep shame for simply existing. Together with Kristine, they discuss how a loud inner critic is actually a biological survival response built in childhood. Listeners will learn how to practice self-compassion and take actionable steps to stop masking for safety.Here is what you will take away from this conversation:The exact clinical difference between guilt and shame.Why you do not need perfect memory recall to heal from past trauma.How to actively pivot away from toxic positivity and find true peace.Guest Website: https://kristine-jensen.com/Bruised Not Broken Book: https://a.co/d/0c5BUtauJoin The Vibe With Ky: https://thevibewithky.comMental Health Hub: https://thevibewithky.com/mental-health-resources-hubInstagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkyFacebook Subscriber Hub: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Disclaimer: I am not a licensed mental health professional. Please seek professional help if needed.