Episodes

  • Feeling Triggered? How to Pause, Process & Protect your Peace

    Feeling Triggered? How to Pause, Process & Protect your Peace
    Jun 30 2026
    Ep. 158 Not every trigger leads to a panic attack. Sometimes it's the tone of someone's voice. Being ignored. A comment that hits a little too close to home. Or that familiar feeling that makes your heart race before your brain has time to catch up. In this episode of Healthy Illness, we're talking about what I call soft triggers—the everyday emotional reactions that can quietly damage our relationships, careers, and peace of mind if we don't learn how to recognize them. I'll share some of my own personal triggers and walk you through a simple strategy to pause, process, and protect your peace before your emotions take over. Because healing isn't about pretending you don't get triggered. It's about making sure your triggers don't make your decisions for you Resources Dial 988 for immediate mental health support Register for Mindful AF Free Webinar at www.FrontSeatLife.com/eventsEvery 1st Monday 7pm - 8pm est 🎙️ 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 Tools for Managing Soft Triggers Name the thing. Identify exactly what triggered your emotional response instead of reacting on autopilot. Take up space. Use a physical grounding technique—a worry stone, pen, stress ball, fidget tool, or simply rubbing your hands together—to redirect your focus. Practice deep breathing. A quick inhale followed by a slow, intentional exhale helps calm your nervous system before responding. Shift your mindset. Move from "Why did they say that?" to "How do I want to respond?" Give yourself permission to pause before speaking. Respond with intention. You don't have to address everything immediately. Sometimes the healthiest response is to revisit the conversation once you've had time to process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • End of the Soft Girl Era

    End of the Soft Girl Era
    Jun 22 2026
    Ep 257 The Soft Girl Era is over. Now what? Kelly Marie explores what comes after the trend of girlie aesthetics, luxury, or living a carefree life. For Kelly, the Soft Girl Era became a personal journey of learning how to extend grace to herself in the same way she extends it to everyone else. Embracing simple acts of self-care, she shares how keeping her nails done became a daily reminder to slow down, be intentional, and move through life with greater mindfulness. This conversation is for anyone who has been hard on themselves, carrying the weight of impossible expectations, or struggling to celebrate their own progress. The trend may be fading, but the practice of giving yourself grace is timeless. Register for Mindful AF Free Webinar at www.FrontSeatLife.com/eventsEvery 1st Monday of the Month 7pm - 8pm est 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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    17 mins
  • What Keeps You Up at Night?

    What Keeps You Up at Night?
    Jun 1 2026
    Ep. 156 You have got to clock out, mentally as well as psychically so that you can get back to work the next day refreshed! Host Kelly Marie explores the power of rest and its critical role in mental health and wellness. She explains why nothing about her work keeps her up at night and discusses the importance of maintaining good sleep hygiene to enhance productivity and health. Kelly addresses themes of health equity, community empowerment, and navigating personal and professional boundaries. She also reflects on creating new baselines in public health, emphasizing the importance of doing one's part in a larger mission. Tune in for insights on balancing life's demands while prioritizing rest as a form of resistance and self-care Register for Mindful AF Free Webinar at www.FrontSeatLife.com/events 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 📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife FB @‌thefrontseatlife Email KellyMarie@FrontSeatLife.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Safely Share Your Story | 5 Step Framework

    Safely Share Your Story | 5 Step Framework
    May 25 2026
    Ep. 155 Learn how to share your personal story while maintaining mental well-being in this episode of the Healthy Wellness Podcast with Kelly Marie. Kelly shares a five-step framework, STORY, for crafting personal narratives: keep it Short, make it Trauma-free, ensure it's Ours to tell, keep it Relevant, and check if you're emotionally Ready to share. Discover techniques for building healthier relationships and the importance of mindful storytelling in various contexts. Check out Kelly Marie Featured Story Magazine | Buffalo Healthy Living Register for Mindful AF Free Webinar at www.FrontSeatLife.com/events 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 📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife FB @‌thefrontseatlife, Email KellyMarie@FrontSeatLife.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Pause Before You Panic | 3 Quick Tips to Manage Anxiety

    Pause Before You Panic | 3 Quick Tips to Manage Anxiety
    May 18 2026
    Ep. 154 Not every problem is yours to solve! Step back, take a breath and let's get Mindful AF with 3 simple, effective techniques to manage stress anxiety and pressure. From her “Go Slow” breathing technique to a grounding exercise you can literally do in public without anyone noticing, this conversation is designed to help you regulate in real time — not three days after the breakdown. Because sometimes peace starts with one powerful question:“Is this even my business to carry?” And if you’ve been craving a safe space to slow down consistently, Register for Mindful AF Free Webinar at www.FrontSeatLife.com/events 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 📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife FB @‌thefrontseatlife, Email KellyMarie@FrontSeatLife.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Holding Grief & Gratitude at the Same Time

    Holding Grief & Gratitude at the Same Time
    May 11 2026
    Ep. 153 As Buffalo approaches the anniversary of the May 14th Tops shooting on the heels of Mother’s Day week, many are carrying grief, gratitude, trauma, and resilience all at once. In this heartfelt episode of Healthy Illness, Kelly Marie reflects on the emotional weight this season holds for the Black community while exploring mental health, racial trauma, motherhood, healing, and hope. Through honest conversation and mindfulness-centered encouragement, she reminds listeners that healing isn’t linear — and that more than one emotion can exist at the same time. If you’ve been trying to stay strong while processing heavy emotions, this episode will make you feel seen. Register for Mindful AF Free Webinar at www.FrontSeatLife.com/events 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • In My Soft Girl Era | Cover Girl Edition

    In My Soft Girl Era | Cover Girl Edition
    May 4 2026
    One year ago, I made the decision to get my nails done and today, I'm proud to say they are still manicured and I am still in my soft girl era! And as of today, I'm officially a Cover Girl! Check out the May 2026 Issue of Buffalo Healthy Living Magazine available at Wegmans! In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and Mother’s Day, I'm re-releasing an episode that explains how a simple beauty treatment sparked my deeper reflection on mindfulness, self-care, and breaking free from grind culture. 💬 “It’s not about the look—it’s about the healing.” Tune in for: 🌿 A fresh take on the “soft girl era” 🛑 The importance of boundaries 🧘🏾‍♀️ Mindfulness, meditation & emotional wellness ❤️ How to show up for yourself with compassion Resources: Buffalo Healthy Living Magazine MindfulAF Monthly Free Events — Front Seat Life, LLC Crisis helpline phone numbers: Dial 988 for immediate assistance 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 #HealthyIllnessPodcast #SoftGirlEra #MentalHealthAwareness #BlackMentalHealth #SelfCareIsntSelfish #FrontSeatLife #KellyMarie #HealingOutLoud #MindfulLiving #PodcastForHealing #BuffaloHealthyLiving #Magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • 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 mins