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Sept. 15, 2022

Ep57: Iden Crockett

https://www.thetragedyacademy.com *TW: This episode contains discussions of suicide; please listen with caution.* This week on the podcast, Jay welcomes Iden Crockett. Iden is a true Renaissance woman: artist, writer, photographer, musician, and so much more, but this has been her second lease on life. Iden was a paramedic and firefighter…

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Sept. 15, 2022

Iden Crockett | You're not the only one

An important reminder to all of our Academics out there: no matter what your struggles are, you are not alone! Another huge thank you to Iden for coming on the show and bringing such a valuable conversation. If you'd like to support her, please check out her website, socials, and…

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Sept. 14, 2022

Iden Crockett | Untying mental knots

Healing and living authentically take a lot of self-awareness and reflection. Have you incorporated these into your daily routine?

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Sept. 13, 2022

Iden Crockett | The pattern paradox

One of ultimate contradictions in human nature: we fear the Other, even as we desire to be different.

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Sept. 12, 2022

Iden Crockett | The mask

*TW: this episode contains discussions of suicide, please listen with caution.* New episode is LIVE. This week on the pod, Jay welcomes Iden Crockett. Iden is a true Renaissance woman: artist, writer, photographer, musician and so much more, but this has been her second lease on life. Iden was a…

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Sept. 11, 2022

Iden Crockett | The Denial of Death

Iden's episode will be LIVE tomorrow, you don't want to miss it! You can also check out our Bookshop store (website link in bio, choose the sponsors tab!) to grab your own copy of Ernest Becker's The Denial of Death.

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Sept. 10, 2022

First Responder PTSD & Confusion

A powerful testimonial on how PTSD can affect first responders 💙

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Sept. 9, 2022

Meet Iden Crockett

Meet our guest for next week: Iden. Such a good conversation coming up!

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Sept. 7, 2022

Olivia Blake | Passions

Pursuing your passions authentically brings out the audience meant for you 🗣️

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Sept. 6, 2022

Olivia Blake | Makeup

There can be a lot of artistry in makeup...but there can also be a lot of social pressure and the underlying message that you won't be accepted as you are 💔

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Sept. 5, 2022

Olivia Blake | Inner critic

This week Jay welcomes actress Olivia Blake to the podcast. Today, Olivia pursues her passions of acting and film, however she hasn't always been able to live as her authentic self. Olivia first began to struggle with body dysmorphia in high school, when the pressures of media encouraged her to…

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Sept. 4, 2022

Olivia Blake | Benchmarking

Something to chase away the Sunday Scaries: new TA episode is live tomorrow!

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Sept. 3, 2022

Olivia Blair | Comedy

Comedy can be a great vehicle to tackle difficult subjects. In fact, that's kinda what this whole show is about 😂

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Sept. 2, 2022

Olivia Blair | Unrealistic images

Another episode, another big topic: body dysmorphia. Here's a teaser of our episode with Olivia Blair ❤️

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Sept. 1, 2022

Sip The Kid | What it's all about

Would you sit in your pain? Could you choose to start moving through it? A huge thanks to Deandre SipTheKid Smith for bringing this conversation to the podcast 👊

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Aug. 31, 2022

Sip The Kid | Toxic Masculinity

Toxic masculinity is truly insidious, but Deandre put his children first.

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Aug. 30, 2022

Sip The Kid | Unbelievable strength

Academics, this episode was a tough one in places, but we can all draw inspiration from Deandre's unbelievable strength 🙏 ❤️

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Aug. 29, 2022

Deandre "Sip the Kid" Smith

Summary *TW* - This episode discusses experiences with death and violence that may be upsetting for some listeners. Please listen with caution. This week The Tragedy Academy is honored to have Deandre "Sip the Kid" Smith on the show. These days Deandre is an actor and motivational speaker, but in…

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Aug. 29, 2022

Sip the Kid

New Episode! *TW* - This episode discusses experiences with death and violence that may be upsetting for some listeners. Please listen with caution. This week The Tragedy Academy is honored to have Deandre "Sip the Kid" Smith on the show. These days Deandre is an actor and motivational speaker, but…

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Aug. 29, 2022

Sip the Motivational Kid

New Episode! *TW* - This episode discusses experiences with death and violence that may be upsetting for some listeners. Please listen with caution. This week The Tragedy Academy is honored to have Deandre "Sip the Kid" Smith on the show. These days Deandre is an actor and motivational speaker, but…

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Aug. 29, 2022

Sip The Kid | The Second Call

The Second Call | Our episode with Deandre SiptheKid Smith is LIVE *TW* This episode discusses experiences with death and violence that may be upsetting for some listeners. Please listen with caution. This week The Tragedy Academy is honored to have Deandre SiptheKid Smith on the show. These days Deandre…

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Aug. 28, 2022

Sip The Kid | The Setup

The Setup | To compound tragedy, Deandre later discovered it was one of his own family members that led his brother to his death.

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Aug. 27, 2022

Sip The Kid | The First Call

The First Call | Little did Deandre know that his life was about to be turned upside down.

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Aug. 26, 2022

Strength in a new home

This week we are joined by Model, Speaker, and content Creator Jetty Niewenuis, the CEO of TruJetty. #podcast #bulimia #lymedisease

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