S2 E17: “PRIDE - Take Two”

As season two starts to wind down, there is one very special guest that you all have yet to meet, the one and only mother of the show, Mrs. Stephanie Sullivan. This week, my mom joins the show to talk about her journey with mental and physical health, fibromyalgia, societal progress and pursuing the goal of being the main character in her life. Follow along on Instagram for more behind the show details @maincharacterenergy_official

It’s been a year since I came out as Bi in the most “Main Character” way imagineable… on a podcast. I’ve learned a lot in the past year and I’m ready to talk about it a bit more, on my terms. This week, we talk about PRIDE, how to celebrate and be an Ally to those in the LGBTQIA+ community. Here‘s to loving fiercely and being unapologetically you - whatever that may look like. Follow along on Instagram for more behind the show details @maincharacterenetgy_official

This week Shea sits down with the mic for a solo episode focussed on Anger Management. Shea has been working for the past several weeks with her Therapist on appropriately managing anger and everything that comes with it. During this short episode, Shea walks the listeners through the first 2 modules of her workbook from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This resource is completely free and available online! Follow along on Instagram for more behind the show details @maincharacterenergy_official

It’s so important, now more than ever, that we make space for moms to talk about the unique struggles that come with pregnancy and motherhood. This week, Laura Huffman joins the show to talk about female reproductive health, pregnancy, the “baby blues” and postpartum depression. Follow along on Instagram for more behind the show details @maincharacterenergy_official

This week, Jack Sullivan (Shea’s little brother) rejoins the show for a fun, somewhat lighthearted interview. He answers all the hard hitting questions and holds nothing back, with some pretty controversial answers. Listen along and follow on Instagram for more behind the show details @maincharacterenergy_official

Following 6 months of pageant prep, both for her own pageant and helping others prep for theirs, Shea has decided to dedicate an episode to mental health in pageantry. This episode highlights 3 additional pageant contestants as they discuss the topics of mental health, anxiety, depression, therapy, and the pressures to be perfect. Listen along, and know that we all struggle - you’re not alone. For more behind the show details follow us on Instagram @maincharacterenergy_official

This week Shea is joined by the lead therapist at Revitalist in DC, Mackenzie Dajani. They sit down to discuss the new age treatments being made available to those struggling with mental health. Mackenzie employs cutting edge and evidence based treatments for mental health and pain condition management through the use of psychedelic medicine. Yes, you read that right. Listen along to learn more!

Welcome back from spring break Skelton Squad! Shea kicks off the second half of the season with Elizabeth Moser, a graduate student pursuing an M.S in general psychology currently writing her Masters thesis on the effects of clutter on executive function. They also discuss endometriosis and a subclinical driving phobia Elizabeth is currently working through. Follow us on Instagram for more behind the show details @maincharacterenergy_official

We can’t stop things from changing but we can learn to adapt with it. Join Shea this week as she sits down with the mic for a solo episode before the mid-season break. This episode is focused on the ways we can learn to embrace change without fear or frustration. This topic comes at an especially impactful time as we are all experiencing changes in the world around us, in addition to changes in our personal lives. Follow along on Instagram for more behind the show details @maincharacterenergy_official

Sit down with Shea and her guest this week, Marc Agboka, as they dive in to conversations about work life balance, the relationship between Music and Mental Health, and the historic lack of support for Black Men. Follow along on Instagram @maincharacterenergy_official for more behind the show commentary!