Welcome to the FIRST EPISODE of But For Real!

In this episode, you get to know both Valerie and Emerson a bit more, as well as getting acquainted with all of the segments of the show – and of course, as the title says, dive into the rabbit hole 🐇

This episode covers:

• [02:00] Emerson’s experience growing up abroad, her US citizenship journey, what being Gen Z means to her, and her favorite thing about being a therapist
• [12:30] Val’s podcasting history and why she started But For Real, how The Gaia Center started, what being an elder millennial means to her, and her favorite thing about being a therapist
• [20:17] Valerie’s Tea & Crumpets for the week - the movie Hitman
• [23:00] Emerson’s Tea & Crumpets for the week - learning ASL!
• [26:00] Step Into My Office - How to fight the Sunday Scaries
• [33:11] The DSM (Dysfunction, Spiraling, & Meltdowns) - The difference between healthy rabbit holes and ruminating + how to keep your rabbit holes healthy
• [48:15] Now That’s What I Call— OKAYY! - Viva Forever by The Spice Girls and Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl by Chappell Roan
• [56:00] Wait, What? - What is the current obsession with Demure???
• [01:00:14] Fire Dumpster Phoenix - Texas teacher’s emergency delivering a baby at school + Dr. Marie Marcelle-Deschamps in Haiti

Resources + Stuff Mentioned in This Episode:

• Hitman
• Viva Forever - The Spice Girls
• Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl- Chappell Roan
• NYT Demure Article
• Texas teacher’s emergency delivering a baby at school!
• Dr. Marie Marcelle-Deschamps in Haiti
• Now That's What I Call....OKAAAAY Spotify Playlist

Connect with Us:

• Send a story or ask for advice: butforrealpod@gmail.com
• But For Real on IG: @‌butforrealpod
• The Gaia Center on IG: @‌thegaiacenter
• Val on IG: @‌valkaymartin
• The Gaia Center website: Authentic Therapy in Nashville - The Gaia Center

DISCLAIMER: But For Real Podcast is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment or healthcare. This podcast is solely for entertainment and educational purposes. If you are in crisis, please utilize crisis support services, such as the Crisis Text Line (Text START to 741741 in the US) or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: (Call 988 in the US), or visit www.findahelpline.com for international resources.