This Is Temporary
An unfiltered, unapologetic and relatable mental health podcast about finding purpose in the pain. Hosted by diagnosed bipolar 2 actor, Lacy Hartselle, this discussion podcast offers vulnerable insight into realistically managing the day to day ups and downs. This is a safe, non-judgmental space for you to feel seen, heard, understood and validated. Let's end the stigma together! @thisistemporarypodcast...Intro/Outro Song: "Waves" by Logan Bowden
Episodes
30 episodes
"Somehow (Beautiful to Me)" - Dallas James Pritt
A precious time having one of my best friends, Dallas James Pritt, on the podcast the week of his first single's release!! Dallas is a very vulnerable mental health advocate on top of his action-packed career as an actor, choreographer and sing...
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Episode 32
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39:06
"Choose to Rebuild" - Valerie Jane Parker
What a gift of time & presence with Valerie Jane Parker 💚Valerie has a tangible exuberance for life! In this episode, she shares that her heightened expressions of joy were found after the deepest valleys of pain. As she puts it, ...
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Episode 31
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39:00
"Gray Area"
We live in the gray area. In uncertainty. Even though cognitive distortions may try to convince us, or have us trying to convince others, that things are black or white, it's really all shades of gray. This episode was filmed on a darker gray d...
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Episode 30
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33:17
"Live Your Design"
Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! Showing up as you are in the present moment is enough. Your worth transcends any form of measurement. We are enough. In this episode, I share the past 6 months journey with transitioning back to liv...
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Episode 29
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42:36
"Anxiety & Relief"
All things anxiety and adaptive coping skills in this episode. If overthinking = underacting, what steps can we take to proactively feel better and more grounded? Thank you for being here. Please let me know what resonates with you in ...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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47:45
"Appreciate in Awe"
Thank you for being here. Here are some updates on my life over this last year after filming the reality show LoveTrip: Paris and finding then marrying the love of my life and moving to France. It's been a wild ride and I'm grateful to share th...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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58:46
"Holiday Feels & Heals"
Oh the holiday season. A moment to acknowledge the chaos & funk, focus on growth, gaining perspective, acceptance, what feels good & celebrating ourselves with immense grace for showing up to this colorful existence. Send...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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37:09
"I'm Only Interested In Things That Are Fun" - Austin Ryan Hunt
This life giving conversation with returning guest, friend and all around artistic powerhouse @Austin.Ryan.Hunt (he/him) makes me feel like dancing! In this episode, Austin and I discuss what it means to nurture yourself on the path of healing,...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:14:06
"When Life Happens For You" - Sam Brooks
What a joyful, quality time with the remarkable, compassionate actor and all around creative @StoryofSamBrooks (he/him)! He can be seen in StarGirl, Fear Street 1978 and Long, Slow, Exhale. In his episode, we dive into a range of topics from mi...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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58:49
"Pure and True"
Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! I'm your host Lacy Hartselle (she/her) @LAHartselle (:The community of mental health warriors and self healers always inspires and empowers me. It is an honor to be recording episodes and diving...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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47:17
"Back to Reality"
Welcome back to This Is Temporary Podcast - the start of Season 2 and our 21st episode! I'm your host Lacy Hartselle @lahartselle and it's Mental Health Awareness Month! I couldn't be more grateful to be back recording episodes an...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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54:29
"Wholeness" - Holly Zajur
Meet Holly Zajur (ig: @hollyzajur )! She is a potter, a wellness educator, the creator of @ConnectWellness_ and sister to our previous guest Austin Zajur! Holly has been teaching and practicing yoga and mindfulness for over 7 years. In th...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:19:14
"BLM & Mental Health" - Anjelika Washington & Blake Spears
Meet Anjelika Washington (@anjelikaw) & Blake Spears (@blake.tv)! Anjelika is a passionate actor, producer, director, activist and humanitarian. Blake is a producer & CEO at @scattv and the hilarious Granny B (character actor). In this ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:25:02
"Your Story Is Needed" - Mikaela Brewer
Meet Mikaela Brewer (ig: @mik_brew)! She is a Canadian writer, mental health advocate and recent Stanford University graduate and varsity basketball player. Mikaela is a beautifully authentic, gentle soul who speaks and writes with intentionali...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:28:22
"Facing Fear & Failure" - T.C. Matherne
Meet T.C. Matherne (ig: @t.c.matherne)! He is an extraordinary actor, co-creator of the @latco_comedy improv school and theatre and host of his new captivating podcast @passion.buffet . T.C. and I met at a director's callback for a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:38:24
"Permission To Heal" - Charlene from We Are Self Healers
Meet Charlene (IG: @Iamgcharlene)! She is a mental health advocate and the founder of the platform @WeAreSelfHealers! This episode and time with Charlene was so precious and healing. Charlene opened up about her life experiences with depression...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:12:50
"It's Okay to Share" - Aaron Mirtes
Meet Aaron Mirtes (IG: @aaronmirtes)! He is an independent film writer and director as well as a wonderful artistic collaborator and dear friend of mine! In this episode, Aaron opens up about everything from his anxiety (which fixated on his he...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:42:08
"Believe the Good Things" - Austin Ryan Hunt
Meet Austin Ryan Hunt (ig: @Austin.Ryan.Hunt)! He is a wonderful actor, dancer, educator and all around theatre person who I was lucky enough to have as my dance partner throughout college! In his episode, we talked about his journey with...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:23:04
"Finding Your Own Voice" - Jenna from Empowering Mindsets
Meet Jenna from Empowering Mindsets (ig: @empoweringmindsets_j )! She is an artist, student and mental health advocate. Jenna uses her experiences with anxiety and eating disorder recovery to help encourage, empower and comfort others who can r...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:06:56
"Find Your Joy" - Johnny Webster
Meet Johnny Webster (ig: @JustJohnnyWebster)! He is a talent manager and facilitator of dreams. Johnny exudes JOY and he's created @JustBlackBoyJoy - a fun space dedicated to celebrating that joy with others! Great joy comes from knowing great ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:13:42
"Stronger Because of It" - Myles Matsuno
Meet Myles Matsuno (ig: @myles_matsuno)! He is a fantastic. director and impressivemarathon runner! In this episode, Myles and I talk about his experiences with anxiety, comparison, depression and redefining success. As a very disciplined runne...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:20:08
"Getting Past Your Past" - Austin Zajur & Harley Quinn Smith
Meet Austin Zajur (ig: @austinzajur) & Harley Quinn Smith (ig: @harleyquinnsmith)! They are both incredibly talented actors and Harley is also an activist with a new podcast out called Vegan Abattoir! I'm elated that they are my fi...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:33:39
"Protect Your Peace" - Melissa McNerney
Meet Melissa McNerney (ig: @melisslovesthis )! She is an actor, producer, yogi and mindfulness practitioner! Throughout Melissa's healing journey and involvement with Al-Anon, she has learned to choose health and herself at all costs. That mean...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:00:54
"Be Still and Know" - Logan Taylor
Meet Logan Taylor (ig: @intuitivelogan )! He is a creative director, photographer and an inspiring example of self love! In 2017, Logan directed me in a film he wrote called Until The End. We immediately connected over our relatability...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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48:04
"You Are Beautiful" - Jonathan Gaurano
Meet Jonathan Gaurano (ig: @dogoodjonathan )! He is a creative director/storyteller for many companies and influencers as well one of the most positively radiant humans I know! It’s no surprise that Jonathan’s episode is the longest so far beca...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:23:11