I've Been Better w/ Susan Youngsteadt

26/02/2024

Episode 53 🚶‍♀️🧡

As we wrap up season 9 of IBB, join host Susan and her friend Lauren Harris as they hold space to discuss undergoing physical and medical trauma in your 20s, being an aunt to 10, and really resonating with Sia’s hit song, Titanium. 🪩🪨🧑‍⚕️

Thank you for listening and sharing this season of IBB! Be sure to follow us on social media and rate, review, subscribe wherever you listen! 🗣️🎧

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12/02/2024

Episode 51 ✨🤗🧡

On this week’s episode, join host Susan and friend/fellow DPC member, Deanna Bullard, as the two talk books, Alzheimer’s disease, and caretaking for a parent with a terminal illness.



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06/02/2024

Episode 50 🙌🏻✨💚🤗

On this week’s episode join our host Susan as she sits down and talks about the ups, and unknowns, of becoming a father with good friend Harrison Luttman 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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02/02/2024

Episode 49 💗✨🧡🙌🏻

On this week's episode of IBB, our host Susan sits down with co-owner of Raleigh's Glow Fitness, Marisa Huffman. The two discuss uprooting your life for a dream you didn't know you had, redefine weakness and strength, and finding community.

Also be sure to check out our sponsor for this season, Magic Mind! Use code BEENBETTER20 for a discount on your first order!

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24/01/2024

✨season 9, of I’ve Been Better! 💚

To kick things off, IBB host Susan sits down with friend and fellow DPC member, Trent Stanforth, to hold space as Trent shares about the unexpected and tragic death of his father. We explore feelings of possible disappointment, engineering and golf, and the power of the universe.

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24/07/2023

🌎 Episode 47 💚

To wrap up season 8, IBB host Susan sits down with colleague turned friend, Kendall Phillips, to talk about prioritizing yourself during a worldwide pandemic 😷

Thank you for listening and supporting . 🧡Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen 🗣️🎧

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17/07/2023

💋Episode 46 ✨

On this week’s episode of IBB, join our host Susan as she talks with esthetician turned friend, Erin Kelly, about the transition to motherhood and rediscovering your passions. 🖤

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10/07/2023

Episode 45 💫💚

On this week’s episode of I’ve Been Better, host Susan talks with friend Tony Templeton about his life experiences, including the many traumas and trials he’s encountered along the way, and why he’s still standing 👏🏻🫶🏻

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26/06/2023

✨Episode 44 🧡

On this week’s episode, host Susan talks with friend and fellow DPC member, Fiona Cordova Paul, about coming to the USA as a child, having a parent with a terminal illness, and how her plans for a baby were delayed due to caring for her ailing mother. 🇺🇸🇧🇴👼🏻

Please be sure to follow IBB on social media and rate, review, subscribe wherever you listen! 🗣️🎧💚

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13/06/2023

WE’RE BACK! 💚

For the start of Season 8, join host Susan as she sits down with our guest, Greg Womack-Adams. The two discuss Greg’s interest and skill in the Scottish Highland Games and what happens when your values and work no longer align 💪🏼🫶🏻

We’d love if you could rate, review, and subscribe to IBB wherever you listen to podcasts 🧡🗣️

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20/12/2022

Episode 41! ❄️✨

On this week's episode, join host Susan as she talks with guest Kayleen Schepper about her journey with religious deconstruction 🙏🏻

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08/12/2022

🫶🏻Episode 40 💫

Join host Susan on this week's episode as she sits down with colleague and friend, Amanda Jones Stanforth. The two talk about Amanda's transition from teacher to therapist and how she came to shift her understanding of what it means to fail and succeed. 👩🏼‍🏫🥇

As always, thank you for listening and be sure to rate, review, subscribe wherever you listen!

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28/11/2022

Episode 39! ✨

On this week’s episode join host Susan as she sits down with friend and colleague, James, as he shares he story about surviving not only childhood cancer but also a significant heart surgery 🫀

Thank you for listening and be sure to rate, review, subscribe 🎙️

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21/11/2022

💚Episode 38 🧡

On this week’s episode of I’ve Been Better, join host Susan as she holds space for friend in the field, Kristie, to share her coming out story 🌈

We had to include Gracie dog as well, because who doesn’t love that face! 🐾

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20/11/2022

We’re backkkkk 🤩🥳

Check out our first episode of season 7 today with guest Hannah Sherlock!

Join host Susan and Hannah as the two talk about listing to your inner child, honoring your wants and needs, and being vulnerable to get help 👏🏻💚

CW: disordered eating, addiction, recovery, therapeutic interventions

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15/06/2022

Hey IBB listeners! We’re prepping for season 7, coming at the end of summer 2022 ☀️

While you’re waiting, please check out a few of our highlighted episodes this month in honor of 🌈 we are so grateful for all of our guests who chose to share their stories with us 💚🧡

- Season 1/Ep. 2 w/ John 🪐 = https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ive-been-better/id1550231357?i=1000508317713

- Season 4/Ep. 23 w/ Brice 🪨 = https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ive-been-better/id1550231357?i=1000538919036

- Season 4/Ep. 24 w/ Tabatha 🌻 = https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ive-been-better/id1550231357?i=1000539618845

- Season 5/Ep. 30 w/ Alex 🏐 = https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ive-been-better/id1550231357?i=1000551024380

- Season 6/Ep. 33 w/ Logan 🌀 = https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ive-been-better/id1550231357?i=1000558593344

‎Show I've Been Better, Ep 2: w/ John Cornett on putting a ring on life...Saturn’s ring - Feb 8, 2021

16/05/2022

Episode 36! 🌟

On the last episode for season 6 of IBB, join host Susan as she talks with friend Danny about sacrificing for relationships, Autism, and what it means to be subtle as a brick 🧱 💚👩🏼‍❤️‍👨🏻

Thank you for your continued support of I’ve Been Better 🎧 please rate, review, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! 🗣🎙🧡

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09/05/2022

Episode 35! ✨🥰🩰

On this week’s episode of IBB, join host Susan as she catches up with friend, classmate, and roommate from college, Kate Fox. The two talk about her time in the Peace Corps, learning to ditch diet culture, and her fight for self-acceptance and discovery. 🇹🇿🍠💕

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02/05/2022

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month ✨

On this week’s episode of I've Been Better, join host Susan as she talks with her colleague, Kristin, on her journey to becoming a therapist, grief, and recognizing all of your parts, even the ones you may not be ready to acknowledge. 💚🧡

Thank you for listening to IBB! Be sure to follow us on social media and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! 🗣🎙

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25/04/2022

Episode 33! 🧘🏼‍♀️🙏🏻💫

On this week’s episode, join our host Susan as she sits down with yogi inspiration and friend, Logan Wheless, as they talk about not only finding your Zen, but also finding yourself 💖and calming your inner Hurricane 🌀

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18/04/2022

Episode 32 🤩

On this week’s episode of IBB, join Susan as she with her good friend Melissa 💕on living in New York during the height of the pandemic, it’s impact, and having to make choices when things are out of your control. 🦠🗽🏘

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11/04/2022

☀️Episode 31! ✨

Season 6 is here, baby! On this week’s episode, join host Susan and her longtime friend Tyler as they talk about being an artist, struggling to find footing after college, and the impact of getting into legal trouble with alcohol. 🎨👨🏻‍💼🍺

Thank you for being a listener to IBB! Be sure to follow us on social media and subscribe wherever you get your podcast fix! 🗣

07/04/2022

Hey y'all!

IBB is back next week, APRIL 11th, for season 6! We are so excited to share this season's guests with you. Be sure to follow us for more about our guests and what's to come for IBB 🌟💚🧡

14/02/2022

⭐️Episode 30 👏🏻

On this weeks episode join host Susan and new friend, Alex, as the two talk about trolling on twitter and toxic work culture! 🐥💻📈

As we wrap up Season 5, be sure to subscribe to IBB and give us a 5 star review ⭐️ we will be back with Season 6 in the spring!

07/02/2022

💫Episode 29! 💔🐾

This week, join host Susan as she sits down with friend Rachel as they talk about Rachel’s journey through obsession, panic, and loss of her furry best friend, Brody. 🥺🐶

Thank you for being a continued listener and supporter of IBB! 💚🧡 we are so appreciative.

31/01/2022

🎤Episode 28! ✨

Ready or not, this week’s episode has host Susan chatting with friend, fellow podcaster, and comedian Jordan Huggins about adulthood and all the things he thought we’d outrun. 🏃🏻🥰

Be sure to rate, review, subscribe wherever you get your podcast fix! To learn more about Jordan, check the show notes and follow Jordan on social media.

24/01/2022

❄️ Episode 27! 🙌🏻

Join host Susan on this week’s episode as she catches up with friend and colleague, Megan, about the field of social work, caregiving, and how the roles can suddenly switch and you’re parenting your parent 👨‍👧

You can now rate podcasts on Spotify! Please give IBB 5 stars to show you’re support! 💚🧡

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10/01/2022

✨SEASON 5 IS HERE! 💫

On episode 25, join host Susan as she talks with close friend, Brooke, about the impact of the last two years and making the decision to put herself first 👏🏻♥️

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20/12/2021

🎉The first year of I’ve Been Better is in the books 🎉
We are so incredibly thrilled, grateful, and exhausted after this last year 😅 but I am even more thankful for our guests and fans that have joined the IBB fan in 2021! 🧡💚
To recap the last year, here are the top 3 episodes:

1. Jasmine Williams on crying in the Dunkin’ Donuts drive thru 🍩

2. Kyle Shields on playing hard and dying fast (in baseball) ⚾️

3. John Cornett on putting a ring on life…Saturn’s Ring 🪐

We have loved EVERY episode and guest during our first year. 🥰 What was your favorite episode?! 🤗