

NotYourOrdinaryParts
Jalon Johnson
Welcome to Not Your Ordinary Parts. This podcast is an outward expression of my deep internal work that I felt compelled to share with anyone willing to listen. What I want to be conveyed most is relatability; I am an everyday guy trying to share the things I've learned on my journey being a flawed human. There will be mistakes, I'll be nervous, I might fumble my words, but maybe, just maybe.... I'll help someone because I was willing to be vulnerable. If you find anything here helpful, please share it.
Instagram - @notyourordinaryparts
Host - Jalon Johnson
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Oct 20, 2023 • 49min
S3 Episode 24: Self Love Isn't Selfish with Brenna Tighe, LMHC, CRC
Brenna Tighe is a NY based Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Brenna currently works in a private practice setting, facilitating meaningful conversations through talk therapy. Brenna uses ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) and Relational Therapy most often with her clients to help facilitate change. Outside of the therapy room, Brenna enjoys going for daily hot girl walks, hanging at the beach, and laughing with her husband & friends. Brenna is also the host of a podcast where she has open and honest conversations with individuals about their mental health struggles, difficulties, what the aftermath of it all looks like, and she asks the hard-hitting questions no one wants to ask, but everyone wants to know.
Connect with Brenna:
Instagram - @therapywithbren
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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.
If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Oct 17, 2023 • 53min
S3 Episode 23: Social Wellness with Tabatha Ferrer, LCSW
Tabatha Ferrer is a licensed social worker who is and has been passionate about supporting and guiding young people since she worked as a youth counselor in an after-school program in her teen years. Tabatha received a B.A. in Psychology with a concentration in Child Psychology from Alberts Magnus College and a Masters in Social Work from Fordham University. As a role model, Tabatha helped young people with their struggles while acting as a model of hope and success. Noticing the lack of interactive wellness spaces for young people to learn about their emotions and ways to cope with stressors in their life, Tabatha decided to address this need and in 2020 by creating “The 4AIR Project.” Tabatha’s mission with The 4AIR project is to curate mental health and wellness spaces for young people to feel seen, heard, and valued on their wellness journeys.
Connect with Tabatha:
Instagram - @the4airproject
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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.
If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Oct 13, 2023 • 1h 3min
S3 Episode 22: Securely Attached with Eli Harwood, MA, LCP
Eli Harwood is a therapist who specializes in the intricate art and science of attachment relationships, trauma, adoption, and parenting. For over 17-years Eli has supported her clients in processing their stories, relationships, and coming into a deeper understanding of their attachment experiences, desires, and who they wish to become. Eli holds a master’s in counseling psychology, is trained in EMDR level I and II, uses the therapy modality TBRI- (Trust Based Relationship Intervention), and is also author of “Securely Attached” a book designed to help individuals forge lasting, loving relationships. In its simplest terms, Eli’s practice is about drawing people deeper into their own hearts so they can be more fully connected to the ones who matter most--sons and daughters, spouses and parents, friends, and families.
Connect with Eli:
Instagram - @attachmentnerd
Website - www.attachmentnerd.com
Preorder Eli's book Securely Attached
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725779/securely-attached-by-harwood-eli/
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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.
If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Oct 10, 2023 • 1h 12min
S3 Episode 21: Somatic Energy Alignment with Santiago Ramírez, Somatic Energy Practitioner
Santiago Ramírez or Santi as he likes to go by, is a Breathwork Facilitator and Somatic Practitioner who specializes in somatic de-armouring, trauma informed breathwork, and energy activation. Santi co-founded the Somatic Energy Alignment Process, a healing journey that allows for nervous system regulation and the restoration of spinal energy flow by blending Breathwork, Somatic De-armouring, and energy transmission to facilitate the release of blockages, by promoting a greater sense of flow and alignment in all aspects of being. Santi is passionate about exploring human consciousness and wholeheartedly dedicated to the path of serving others by helping them to remember their own innate healing capacity.
Connect with Santi:
Instagram - @santi.o2
Website - www.somaticenergyalignment.com
Is there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.
If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.
Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.
If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Oct 6, 2023 • 1h 3min
S3 Episode 20: Tapping Yourself Unstuck with Lindsay Lewis, EFT Tapping Practitioner
Lindsay Lewis is a Life Coach and certified Emotional Freedom Techniques - also known as “Tapping” practitioner who’s been successfully coaching clients and helping them to equip themselves with self-discovery, acceptance, and self-growth. Lindsay believes that life throws many surprises at us, and while we cannot predict the outcome of any situation, we can take control of how we respond to certain situations and Emotional Freedom Techniques is a tool to help identify false beliefs and break free from the hold they have on you.
Connect with Lindsay:
Instagram - @tapping_unstuck
Website - www.getunstuck.space
YouTube - @tapping_unstuck
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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.
If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Oct 3, 2023 • 54min
S3 Episode 19: Building a Non-Anxious Life with Dr. John Delony, Mental Health Expert
Dr. John Delony is a No. 1 national best-selling author, mental health expert, and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. Since 2020, John has served at Ramsey Solutions, where he teaches on relationships, mental health, healthy leadership, and emotional wellness. John holds two PhDs, one in Counselor Education and Supervision, and the other in Higher Education Administration AND he’s spent over twenty years in crisis response and leading students in higher education. John knew he wanted to help as many people as possible heal from their past trauma and live whole, connected lives and he does that now by writing, speaking, and teaching on relationships, mental health, anxiety, and wellness.
Connect with Dr. John:
Instagram - @johndelony
LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/johndelony
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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.
If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Sep 29, 2023 • 47min
S3 Episode 18: Help For Teenagers with Tiyanna Washington, LCSW
Tiyanna Washington is a dedicated adolescent therapist specializing in supporting teen girls facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, body image issues, and more. She is the Founder of Tspeaksnyc; an agency dedicated to bringing mental health and wellness programming to teen girls and women in undeserved parts of the city. Tiyanna’s community and program initiatives help to bring conversations & resources to her community, as it pertains to mental health, wellness, trauma, self-esteem, self-love & generational healing. She is renowned for organizing and facilitating empowering mental health workshops specifically designed to uplift & empower young women and is also a highly sought-after public speaker, captivating audiences with her profound insights and transformative messages.
Connect with Tiyanna:
Instagram - @tspeaksnyc
Website - www.tspeaksnyc.com
Linktree - www.linktr.ee/tspeaksnyc
Youth Wellness Worksheets - www.etsy.com/shop/WellnessShop4Teens
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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.
If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Sep 26, 2023 • 1h 3min
S3 Episode 17: Healing With Psychedelics with Kayla Meyer, LCSW
Kayla Meyer is a licensed trauma therapist, who specializes in trauma treatment and mental health. She holds a master’s degree in social work and has a style that is warm and non-judgmental. Kayla helps her clients build stronger connections between their minds and bodies so they increase their self-awareness, which can be useful when they become overwhelmed. Kayla also practices a therapy modality called brain-spotting, which unwinds the brain’s learned reactions to danger through brain stimulation during emotional activation. In addition to brain-spotting, Kayla practices (KAP), Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist, a holistic modality in which ketamine is used as a complement to psychotherapy to help people experience more frequent breakthroughs and sustained improvement in symptoms. Kayla’s goal is to give her clients the tools they need for mental and emotional relief, and she enjoys celebrating as they progress towards greater mental health and becoming unstuck in their lives.
Connect with Kayla:
Instagram - @therapywithkayla
Website - www.pothoshealth.com
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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.
If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Sep 22, 2023 • 40min
S3 Episode 16: Heart-Centered Thoughts with Sarah Quigg, LMHC
Sarah Quigg is a licensed trauma-informed therapist and the Founder of Life in Balance Therapeutic Healing. Sarah is known to bring a special energy to therapy and her style uses warmth, compassion, discernment, optimism, and collaboration. Sarah's role in therapy is very active, she challenges her clients, highlights where they are stuck, and encourages their transformation. Sarah pays close attention to patterns and listens to understand, while blending the art and science of mental health therapy beautifully. Sarah helps clients find their path forward because she truly believes individuals have the capacity to heal.
Connect with Sarah:
Instagram - @the.heartcentered.therapist
Website - www.sarahquigglmhc.com
Linktree - www.linktr.ee/the.heartcentered.therapist
Is there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.
If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.
Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.
If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Sep 19, 2023 • 1h 1min
S3 Episode 15: Let's Normalize Therapy with Amalya Tagakchyan, LCSW
Amalya Tagakchyan is a licensed Clinical Social Worker in Los Angeles, California and the founder and owner of Untangled Path Therapy, a private practice that focuses on adult individuals and couples. Supporting her clients using a multicultural lens over the last 11 years, Amalya’s aim in providing therapy has been to break cultural barriers and replace them with insight and self-awareness. Amalya knows that it can be incredibly overwhelming to know where to start, what to ask, and what you need and does her best to help her clients navigate the tangled path and work toward a clear and untangled one.
Connect with Amalya:
Instagram - @amalya_talks_therapy
Website - https://untangledpaththerapy.com/
Is there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.
If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.
Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.
If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.


