Self Aware & Effed Up Podcast

08/17/2025

Be sure to catch yours truly on the latest episode of the Authentically Peculiar with Marcia Podcast!!!

In this episode, LPC Sandtrice Russell discusses her healing journey and freedom from toxic relationships. Freeing yourself from toxic relationships requires...

08/15/2025

Have you watched the latest episode of the Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast with special guest- Donnisha Lavigne, LPC??

Check it out now, wherever you stream your pods!

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08/14/2025

Not perfect? Bitch me either!! That’s why I made this.

The Self Aware & F**ked Up Journal is for the overthinkers, the feelers, the “trying to figure it all out” crew.

This is where your messy meets your magic.
📓 Start writing here: http://bit.ly/4l97nBW

💬 What’s your go-to way to reset after a hard week—journaling, music, exercise, or something else?

08/13/2025

You’ve been holding it in long enough.
The Self Aware & F**ked Up Journal is your permission slip to put it ALL on paper—uncensored and unapologetic.

Because sometimes the path to healing starts with writing the thing you were afraid to say out loud.

📓 Grab your copy: http://bit.ly/4l97nBW
💬 Comment “REAL” if you’re ready to start being brutally honest with yourself.

08/12/2025

Some days you’ve got it all together. Other days… not so much.
Either way, the Self Aware & F**ked Up Journal has space for both.

🖊 Use it to unpack your thoughts, reflect on your patterns, and make sense of your growth—one messy, honest page at a time.

📓 Begin today: http://bit.ly/4l97nBW
💬 Tell me in the comments—are you more of a “structured journaling” person or a “word vomit on the page” type?

08/11/2025

🖤 Self-awareness isn’t always pretty, but it’s always worth it.
The Self Aware & F**ked Up Journal is your space to get messy, get real, and get honest with yourself—no judgment, just healing.

Whether you’re processing pain, celebrating wins, or simply trying to figure out what the hell is going on in your head, this journal is here for it.

📓 Start where you are: http://bit.ly/4l97nBW
✨ Drop a ❤️ in the comments if journaling has ever helped you see things more clearly.

08/10/2025

In this eye-opening and hilariously honest episode of The Self-Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) sits down with licensed professional counselor and Clinical-Ish founder, Donnisha Lavigne, to explore the raw reality of navigating mental health as a mental health professional.

Donnisha shares her powerful story of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder after grad school, surviving hospitalization, job instability, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with being both the client and the clinician. With refreshing vulnerability and a dash of dark humor, she opens up about her healing journey and how she’s now helping other therapists, counselors, and professionals hold space for themselves while holding space for others.
If you've ever felt like the “healer who needs healing,” this episode will speak to your soul and make you laugh through the chaos.

Connect with Donnisha:

https://www.clinical-ish.com
https://www.instagram.com/clinical_ish
https://www.youtube.com/
https://www.tiktok.com/

For more information on Tree the LPC visit https://linktr.ee/TreetheLPC or the UniqueDestiny.org website. Also be sure to follow on all social media platforms.

To purchase the Minding my Own Mental Health Journal and other Unique Destiny Merch visit UniqueDestiny.org/shop

This Podcast is not a substitute for therapy.

08/08/2025

Have you watched the latest episode of the Self Aware & Fu**ed Up Podcast with special guest Elizabeth Edouard, LPC???

Check it out now, wherever you stream your podcasts!!

08/04/2025

In this deeply reflective and culturally rich episode of The Self-Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice D. Russell (Tree the LPC) sits down with Elizabeth “Liz” Edouard, licensed professional counselor and co-host of the Haitian American Diaries podcast, for a raw and honest conversation about identity, assimilation, and the struggle to find your authentic voice when the world pressures you to fit in.

Liz opens up about being raised to assimilate into Black American culture as a child in order to avoid bullying—at the cost of suppressing her Haitian roots. She shares how this shaped her self-expression, forced her into performance mode in public spaces, and limited her ability to feel fully herself outside of close family and childhood friends.

Together, Liz and Tree unpack what it means to straddle two cultural worlds, the emotional cost of hiding parts of your identity, and how Liz is now reclaiming her voice and honoring her heritage without shame.

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt "too much" or "not enough," anyone navigating the tension between survival and authenticity, and those on a journey to reconnect with their cultural truth while still defining themselves on their own terms.

Connect with Liz:

https://www.instagram.com/HaitianAmericanDiaries
https://linktr.ee/HaitianAmericanDiaries

For more information on Tree the LPC visit https://linktr.ee/TreetheLPC or the UniqueDestiny.org website. Also be sure to follow on all social media platforms.

To purchase the Minding my Own Mental Health Journal and other Unique Destiny Merch visit UniqueDestiny.org/shop

This Podcast is not a substitute for Therapy!

08/02/2025

🔥 Have you watched the latest episode of the Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast??

Join Tree the LPC and Balencia Reed as they dive deep into healing from trauma, surviving infidelity, breaking generational cycles, and embracing spiritual growth. Real talk on rebuilding after pain and choosing freedom—for yourself and your kids.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & everywhere you get pods.

08/01/2025

You're far more powerful to do something about your situation than you might think.

07/28/2025

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Welcome to Minding my Own Mental Health, your trusted source for candid conversations about mental health, self-care, and counseling. We delve deep into taboo topics to break stigmas and empower individuals on their mental health journey. Our mission is to provide valuable insights, practical tips,....