Erica speaks with John Littlefair, writer, speaker, dog lover, and the host of Never Just A Dog podcast. They discuss the cyclical nature of grief, how John got into talking about dogs for a living, and how to support a friend who is going through a loss.

About John

• Never Just a Dog podcast
• @neverjustadog on Instagram

Referenced in the Episode

• Dr. Katie Lawlor on Never Just a Dog
• Dr. Katie Lawlor on Unwell with Erica

Erica talks all things kindness, gratitude, and transparency with Jenn Wilson. She shares how intentional acts of kindness can change your life, why you should always be your most authentic self, and the importance of ritualistic self care (aka #TubClub).

About Jenn

• Follow Jenn's Personal Instagram
• @meetjennprice on Instagram
• Follow Poppy on Instagram
• More about Jenn

Referenced in the Episode

• Brene Brown's Core Values list

Erica speaks with Dr. Katie Lawlor, a psychologist specializing in the human-animal bond, and the grief associated with pet loss. They discuss the gaps you feel in your life when you lose a pet, some suggestions for coping with loss, and what you can do for your friends when their pet passes away.

About Katie

• Follow Katie on Instagram
• Pet Loss Community on Patreon
• Veterinary Mental Health Initiative

Referenced in the Episode

• Girls Gotta Eat podcast episode about pet loss

Erica speaks with Heidi B, a speaker, relationship expert, and author. She shares her sobriety journey, why getting sober doesn't mean you're a saint, and the horrors of running into your OkCupid date at AA. She also shares some relationship advice about being upfront about what you need in a partnership.

About Heidi

• Follow Heidi on Instagram
• Heidi's book: Relationship Ready: How I Stopped F*cking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soul Mate
• Heidi B Coaching

Referenced in the Episode

• The Monster at the End of This Book
• John Mulaney "I Know You Don't Drink" joke

Erica speaks with Katherine Donnelly, an avid skier, outdoorswoman, and Director of Operations at Trew Gear. Katherine details her mental health before and after her traumatic brain injury sustained from a skiing accident. They also discuss why having a panic attack on the mountain is the worst, how much a good doctor can change your life, and why you don't have to go hard to have fun.

About Katherine

• Follow Katherine on Instagram
• Follow Trew Gear on Instagram
• Trew Gear

Erica speaks with Adriana Noesi who details her experience with postpartum depression, describes how even depressed people can be the "happy go lucky"  friend, and also shares her experience as a Mormon missionary through the lens of mental health.

About Adriana

• Follow Adriana on TikTok
• Follow Adriana on Instagram

Referenced in the Episode

• Kate Kennedy's Be There in Five podcast (Episode: True Love Weights)

Erica speaks with Taylor Scoma, an Account Executive at Greenbits, a cannabis software company, and fellow Portland foodie. They discuss the ripple effects that a job you hate can have on your mental health throughout your life, what a great job feels like, and how to get better at taking risks and accepting change.

About Taylor

• Follow Taylor on Instagram
• Connect with Taylor on LinkedIn