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Girl Recovering

Girl Recovering

By Kelli Jagger

THE #1 GUIDE FOR MANAGING MENTAL HEALTH IN YOUR 20s! Girl Recovering is an open and honest podcast series about living with mental illness in your 20s that covers everything from therapy to dealing with stress and panic attacks.
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How to Deal with Burnout

Girl RecoveringSep 25, 2023

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How to Deal with Burnout
Sep 25, 202322:05
Feeling More Secure in Yourself
Sep 18, 202312:04
How To Attract Happier Energy Into Your Life
Sep 11, 202317:45
Unlearning Trauma

Unlearning Trauma

Trigger Warning: Mentions of abuse & traumatic incidences


We've been talking about trauma a lot on the pod, but with that, comes unlearning trauma as well. In today's episode, I talk through my experience unlearning trauma and how you can make steps towards doing the same!

Jul 10, 202314:06
How I Got Misdiagnosed Twice
Jun 27, 202318:21
My Guide to Building Habits & Sticking to Them
Apr 03, 202312:10
How To Be Happy Being Alone
Mar 27, 202318:06
Listen To This If You Don't Know If You Are On The Right Path
Feb 13, 202314:60
How I Manifested My Last Year with a Vision Board
Feb 06, 202314:43
23 Things I Learned in 23 Years
Jan 23, 202331:06
They Aren't Worth It
Jan 16, 202318:32
How to Practice Gratitude: My Happiness Life Hack
Jan 09, 202318:49
How to Stop Overthinking
Nov 21, 202214:08
Starting a New Chapter
Sep 05, 202213:30
It Gets Better
Aug 29, 202214:25
Let’s Love Being Alone: Part 3 - Be Your Own Best Friend
Aug 22, 202214:47
Let’s Love Being Alone: Part 2 - Living Alone
Aug 15, 202213:05
Let’s Love Being Alone: Part 1 - Solo Traveling
Aug 08, 202216:41
How to Get Over a Breakup: Part 3 - Getting Back Out There & The Truth About Breakups
Aug 01, 202218:32
How to Get Over a Breakup: Part 2 - How to Heal and Move Forward
Jul 25, 202218:00
How to Get Over a Breakup: Part 1 - What Happens Right After?
Jul 18, 202219:42
How to Tell If Someone is Right for You
Jun 17, 202220:14
Let's Talk About Having a Crush
Apr 04, 202212:23
How I Am Moving On
Mar 28, 202212:07
Establishing Habits & Finding Balance with Patrick Mazurek
Mar 21, 202232:16
How to Balance Going Out & Taking Care of Your Mental Health
Mar 14, 202215:57
Why You Need to Check In On Your Friends More
Mar 07, 202213:25
My Experience with Eating Disorders
Feb 14, 202224:22
Everything Sucks...But It Doesn't Have To
Feb 07, 202222:22
Why Your High School Friends Don’t Matter
Jan 31, 202221:19
Lessons from a 21-Year-Old
Jan 24, 202227:54
What I REALLY Think About Lockdowns
Jan 17, 202221:20
My Take on New Year's Resolutions + Where I’ve Been
Jan 10, 202223:58
Episode 38: The Difference Between Coaching and Therapy with Jonathan Friedman

Episode 38: The Difference Between Coaching and Therapy with Jonathan Friedman

Ever wondered about the different ways to help your mental health? In this episode, I am joined by Jonathan Friedman, President of The Journal That Talks Back™, as we go through all the services available for treating your mental health including therapy, counseling, coaching, journaling, and more!

Find Jonathan on Instagram: @journalthattalksback & @jonathan_a_friedman

Oct 18, 202128:40
Episode 37: Why I Love and Hate Social Media

Episode 37: Why I Love and Hate Social Media

Social media is the worst...but also can be the best? Join me in today's discussion about the pros and cons of social media on one's mental health (and why I think blocking people is actually mature)!

Instagram & TikTok: @thegirlrecovering

Aug 25, 202117:41
Episode 36: What To Do When You Are Overwhelmed

Episode 36: What To Do When You Are Overwhelmed

Some days, there is just too much going on and it is hard to stay calm, cool, and collected, but guess what? That's okay! In this episode, I discuss my experience with feeling overwhelmed and what to do when you are feeling this way too!

Instagram: @thegirlrecovering

Aug 18, 202111:40
Episode 35: How to ACTUALLY Have a Work Life Balance

Episode 35: How to ACTUALLY Have a Work Life Balance

Overwhelmed from working? Feel stuck in your 9-5? Feeling isolated and alone a lot? Let's fix that! In this week's episode, I share my tips for creating and sticking to a work-life balance schedule that works for you. 

Instagram: @thegirlrecovering

TikTok: @thegirlrecovering

Jun 06, 202113:34
Episode 34: My Toxic Experience as a Figure Skater

Episode 34: My Toxic Experience as a Figure Skater

DISCLAIMER: Trigger warning (ED, anxiety). Also, this episode is only my experience and is not meant to offend anyone or be used to generalize. 

When I was younger, I was a competitive figure skater. Now, I am still left with lasting effects from my experience. In today's episode, I discuss my experience as a figure skater and spread awareness for the toxicity and abuse that exists in this seemingly perfect sport. 

Apr 09, 202126:02
Episode 33: How to Manage Anxiety with Kait Ahern

Episode 33: How to Manage Anxiety with Kait Ahern

Has anxiety been keeping you from achieving success? Look no further! In today's episode, Kait Ahern, a 20-year-old political activist and community organizer, talks about her experience managing anxiety while being put in some of the most anxiety-inducing situations: politics. Keep listening for more!

Kait's Instagram: @la.vie.en.kait

Mar 08, 202115:23
Episode 32: Let’s Get Real About Eating Disorders with Athina Crilley

Episode 32: Let’s Get Real About Eating Disorders with Athina Crilley

Shifting our focus to eating disorder awareness, I am joined by the lovely Athina Crilley, host of the Finding My Fit podcast and coach, to discuss the realities of eating disorders and various ways to overcome them. 


Check out Athina's Instagram @athinacrilley and podcast @findingmyfitpodcast!

*P.S. She also has a book too! Check it out https://www.amazon.co.uk/DIARIES-ANOREXIC-Recovery-Athina-Crilley-ebook/dp/B08HR51VV1/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=&&linkCode=sl1&tag=athinacrilley-21&linkId=ac3aca7486bdcf2b6cae2ca56dc40406&language=en_GB


Mar 01, 202120:54
Episode 31: How to Turn Failure Into Success with Jenn from JL Move

Episode 31: How to Turn Failure Into Success with Jenn from JL Move

PLOT TWIST! In today's episode, I sat down with Jenn from JL Move, a women's fitness instructor, to talk about overcoming failure and using fitness to improve your mental wellness. Keep listening to find the plot twist in the episode ;) 


Jenn's Instagram: @jl_move

Feb 22, 202124:01
Episode 30: How Getting Involved in School Helped Me with Akhila Boda

Episode 30: How Getting Involved in School Helped Me with Akhila Boda

Calling all students, this one's for you! Today, I am joined by Akhila Boda, a freshman at Ohio State University, founder and CEO of Medvocate, co-Founder of GenZ Girls, president of Girl Up Ohio Coalition, and an advocate for Gender Equality. In this episode, we chat about how to get involved in your school community and how to become an advocate at a young age as well as using community involvement to help with mental wellness!

Check Akhila out on Instagram: @akhila.boda

Feb 08, 202124:42
Episode 29: Living Authentically with Lauren Felter

Episode 29: Living Authentically with Lauren Felter

Are you struggling with making difficult decisions? Don’t know how to embrace who you are? Look no further! Today, I sat down with Lauren Felter, a motivational speaker and university professor, where we chatted about living more authentically and breaking free of anything weighing you down.

Lauren’s Instagram: @felter.unflitered

Feb 01, 202121:44
Episode 28: 21 Things I Have Learned in 21 Years

Episode 28: 21 Things I Have Learned in 21 Years

You asked. I answered. Sticking with tradition, here is 21 things that I learned in 21 years. This past year was really transformational for me and I learned so many crucial, and sometimes very difficult, life lessons. 

Also, this marks the 2 year anniversary of this podcast so thank YOU so much for all your support and for listening!

Jan 25, 202130:24
Episode 26: Overcoming Eating Disorders w/ Liz Newcomer

Episode 26: Overcoming Eating Disorders w/ Liz Newcomer

Welcome to season 2 of Girl Recovering! To kick things off, I am joined by Liz Newcomer, host of the Resiliency in Running podcast and body positivity advocate. In today's episode, we discuss overcoming eating disorders*, battling the opinions of others, and finding healthy ways to love your body. 

Learn more about Liz: @liznewcomer / @resiliencyinrunning

*Trigger Warning 


Jan 11, 202126:19
Episode 25: How to End Off the Year Strong

Episode 25: How to End Off the Year Strong

It's been a long year for all of us, but that's no reason you can't turn it around for December! In today's episode, I talk about my tips for ending off the year strong and preparing for new year's resolutions. Here's to a better and hopeful next year! Make sure to check @thegirlrecovering on Instagram for more. 

Dec 01, 202012:26
Episode 24: My Mental Health Toolkit | Favourite Apps, Books, and More!

Episode 24: My Mental Health Toolkit | Favourite Apps, Books, and More!

In today's episode, we are talking mental health tools: my favourite self-help hobbies, apps, books, and much more that help me manage my mental wellbeing. Keep listening for more!

Nov 24, 202015:24
Episode 23: Talking Authenticity and Advocacy with Hailey Rodgers

Episode 23: Talking Authenticity and Advocacy with Hailey Rodgers

Today, I am joined by Hailey Rodgers, a mental health advocate, fellow podcaster, commerce student, and author. She shares her story with advocacy and talks about her experience and advice with living more authentically and not caring what others think about you. Check her out on Instagram @haileyrodddgers for more!

Oct 07, 202024:44
Episode 22: Tips for MASTERING Online School

Episode 22: Tips for MASTERING Online School

Struggling with online school? In today's episode, I share all my tips and tricks for managing and making the most out of online school during a pandemic. Stay safe and happy back to school!

Sep 26, 202013:40
Episode 21: How I've Been Doing Pt 2 | life updates, relationships

Episode 21: How I've Been Doing Pt 2 | life updates, relationships

In part 2 of this series, I am going on a little bit of a mental health tangent in today's episode. I talk about my struggles managing mental health in a pandemic, living alone, cutting out toxic people, and much more!

Sep 19, 202020:35