In this episode of The Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast,host Tree the LPC gets real about her personal experience with depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)—a form of depression that comes and goes with the seasons. Tree shares how she first recognized the signs in her own life,what it feels like to live through seasonal depression, and why so many people quietly struggle with it without even realizing it has a name.

With her signature mix of humor and honesty, Tree breaksdown the causes of SAD, from shorter days and lack of sunlight to shifts in brain chemistry. She also highlights the common signs and symptoms to watch for, including low energy, oversleeping, mood changes, and carb cravings thatgo way beyond “winter blues.” Most importantly, Tree shares practical treatment options and coping skills—from light therapy and routine-building to grounding practices, social connection, and her own real-life hacks for surviving thedark months.

If you’ve ever noticed your mood drop when the seasons change, or wondered why you feel “off” every winter, this episode will help you put the pieces together and remind you that you’re not alone in the struggle.

Connect with Tree

Website: www.uniquedestiny.org

Website: www.mindingmyownmentalhealth.com

FB: www.facebook.com/treethelpc

IG: www.instagram.com/treethelpc

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@treethelpc

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This podcast is not a substitute for therapy.

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In this episode of The Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) gets raw and unfiltered about her personal journey with EMDR therapy and the emotional challenges that come with healing. She shares what it’s really like to sit in the therapy chair, the breakthroughs and breakdowns along the way, and how self-awareness doesn’t mean you’ve got it all figured out.

Tree explores one of the most personal chapters of herhealing journey—navigating grief after losing her father and how EMDR therapy has been helping her process the weight of it all. She breaks down what EMDR actually feels like, from the awkward eye movements to the unexpected waves of emotion that come up when your brain finally lets old memories resurface.

With her signature mix of humor and honesty, she shares the messy reality of working through trauma and grief while still trying to live, love, and not completely lose your shit.

This episode is part raw reflection, part inside look attrauma therapy, and part love letter to anyone who’s lost someone and wondered how the hell you’re supposed to heal. Tree reminds listeners that self-awareness doesn’t erase pain—it just gives you new ways to face it.

In this episode, Tree shares:• What EMDR therapy is and how it works in real life• Her journey of processing the grief of losing her father• The breakthroughs, resistance, and “WTF moments” that come with trauma work• How being both a therapist and a grieving daughter shaped her healing processes• The reminder that healing is never linear, and it’s okay to still feel f**ked up sometimes

If you’ve been curious about EMDR, coping with grief, or simply navigating the messy space between healing and hurting, this episode offers raw truth, relatability, and hope.Connect with Tree

Website: www.uniquedestiny.org

Website: www.mindingmyownmentalhealth.com

FB: www.facebook.com/treethelpc

IG: www.instagram.com/treethelpc

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@treethelpc

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

This podcast is not a substitute for therapy.

#EMDRTherapy #TraumaTherapy #InnerHealing #TraumaRecovery #TherapyJourney#GriefJourney #HealingAfterLoss #GriefAndHealing #LifeAfterLoss #GriefSupport

In this raw and revealing episode of The Self-Aware &F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) sits down with K. Noel Jordan—author, speaker, and host of the Relentless Conversations Podcast—for a conversation that cuts through the polished version of self-help and gets into the messy middle of growth.

K. Noel opens up about the struggle of motivating otherswhile wrestling with his own internal battles. He shares how isolation became a tool for clarity, allowing him to place people in the right categories in his life, and how developing emotional intelligence helped him respond with less ego.

Most powerfully, K. Noel discusses his journey oftransforming his inner saboteur “Krazy K” into King K. Noel—a shift rooted in self-awareness, humility, and faith. He reflects on disconnecting from God through life’s challenges and the lessons he learned while finding his wayback.

Tree the LPC also gets personal about her own struggles with motivation, including moments where she considered stepping away from the podcast due to lack of engagement, proving that even leaders, healers, and motivators have their f**ked up days too.

This episode is for anyone caught between who they’ve beenand who they’re becoming—reminding us all that growth is relentless, but so is grace.

Connect with K. Noel:

Website: https://www.relentlessmotivationalgroup.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/knoelmotivates

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@knoelmotivates

IG: https://www.instagram.com/knoelmotivates

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@knoelmotivates

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

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

This podcast is not a substitute for therapy.

#SelfAwareAndFuckedUp #KNoelJordan #RelentlessMotivator#MotivationStruggles #PersonalGrowthJourney #EgoWork #EmotionalIntelligence#FaithAndHealing #SpiritualJourney #InnerSaboteur #TreeTheLPC