The Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast
Join Kristin Wood, LCSW (an honest-to-goodness licensed therapist) and Ralph Andracchio, CEG, PPC (an honest-to-goodness trained mindset coach) as they dig into common questions and talk to interesting guests to help listeners break free of toxic thought patterns, cultivate their curiosity, learn some self-love, and have more interesting conversations.
Episodes
50 episodes
Hey! Let's Ask Betty J Smithsonian - S05E02
Our guest for this week’s show is award winning comic, creator, performer, entertainer and producer Betty J Smithsonian talking to us about comedy, clowning, ego, connection, embracing failure, and how much being present in the moment can...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 2
•
52:24
Why Do We Stick With People Who Wouldn't Stick With Us? - S05E01
On this week’s show Kristin and I are digging into politics, religion, relationships, and trying to answer the question why do we attach to people who may not be the best for us.Krist...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 1
•
46:00
A New Career Over 40 - S04E12
On this week’s show Kristin and I are talking more about quiet quitting and how it may tie into looking to switch careers over 40, what factors can go into looking for a new career after so many years, and how to know what to look for in this n...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 12
•
46:14
It's Not Quiet Quitting! It's Self Care! S04E11
On this week’s show Kristin and I are getting our frustrations out about quiet quitting, how it’s not quitting at all and that name is dumb, how it’s really self care, and why you should always advocate for yourself and your mental health.<...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 11
•
43:44
Navigating the Shifting Tides of Emotions - S04E10
On this week’s show Kristin and I are talking about navigating the shifting tides of emotions, how we can feel a bunch of emotions every day, why sitting with some of them can be tense, and how to take some of the anxiety out of the whole journ...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 10
•
41:04
What is Self-Actualization? - S04E09
On this week’s show Kristin and I are digging into self-actualization. What it is, what’s in it for everyone, why it’s so hard to reach, and why it can seem easy for some and impossible for others.
•
Season 4
•
Episode 9
•
46:56
How Can I Manage My Anxiety Monster?
On this week’s show Kristin and I are taking on my anxiety monster and talking about my recent bout of overwhelming anxiety, what anxiety looks like, who gets it, and how you can fight back against it.
•
Season 4
•
Episode 8
•
48:20
How Can I Be Better Support for My Friends? - S04E07
TW: Discussion of self-harm.In light of the recent SCOTUS decision to deny women bodily autonomy protection, this week Kristin and I are talking all about how to be a good support for someone going through trauma, why listening is such ...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 7
•
47:28
Taking Time to Talk About Triggering - S04E06
On this week’s show Kristin and I are talking all about triggering, what it is, who can be triggered, and how we can all talk about it with more care and understanding.Kristin's Websi...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 6
•
49:53
Why Are Hard Conversations... So Hard? - S04E05
On this week’s show Kristin and I are digging into conversations, why the hard ones can be so hard, tuning into what kind of conversationalists we are, and giving ourselves permission to be wrong sometimes.
•
Season 4
•
Episode 5
•
50:56
How Do You Deal with Perpetual Trauma? - S04E04
On this week’s show Kristin and I are talking about the recent mass shooting in the US, how we are all living in a state of perpetual trauma, how it affects our lives, and some things we can do to deal with the ongoing pain in our lives....
•
Season 4
•
Episode 4
•
44:28
Anatomy of a Toxic Relationship - S04E03
On this week’s show Kristin and I are talking all about toxic people and relationships, how to notice them, not get into them, and if you do, how to get out.Kristin's Website<...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 3
•
44:40
The Dark Side of Working From Home - S04E02
On this week’s show Kristin and I are digging into the dark side of working from home and some of the unforeseen mental health risks that can occur.Kristin's Website
•
Season 4
•
Episode 2
•
46:50
How Do I See My Parents As People? - S04E01
On this week’s show Kristin and I are talking all about our relationship to our parents and how we can start seeing our parents as not just parent’s but fellow human beings. We also dig into family expectations vs reality, forging your own path...
•
46:01
The Slap Heard Round The World - S03E12
On this week’s show Kristin and I are digging into the Oscars slap, how everyone involved handled the incident, what could have fueled it, the different points of view, and what happens next. This is our last episode of Season 3! We...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 12
•
50:16
Hey! Let's Ask Dr. Joe Sherman About Healthcare Workers and Burnout - S03E11
On this week’s show Kristin and I are talking to Dr. Joe Sherman a pediatrician, coach and consultant to physicians and healthcare organizations who helps healthcare professionals find the joy in their work, survive and hopefully thrive in thei...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 11
•
54:25
Why Is Is So Hard To Walk Away? - S03E10
On this week’s show Kristin and I are talking all about why it’s so hard to walk away from people and situations that aren’t working, the reasons we stay, and what could be waiting for us in the unknown.
•
Season 3
•
Episode 10
•
56:52
I Know You're There, But Are You Present? - S03E09
On this week’s show Kristin and I are talking all about what it means to be truly present and what can stand in the way of true connection. We also give some ideas about how to know what kind of conversationalist you are, as well as how to sett...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 9
•
50:00
Hey! Let's Chat with Andrea Pass About PR and Building Relationships - S03E08
On this week’s show we’re chatting with veteran PR expert Andrea Pass, owner of Andrea Pass PR about her personal story, what value a PR professional can bring to solopreneurs and small businesses, and what aspects of PR anyone can bring to how...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 8
•
48:53
Hey! Let's Talk to Ben Levin About His Book "In the Hole" - S03E07
On this episode, we chat with young author Ben Levin about his book "In The Hole", a story of one family's struggle with homelessness. We also dive into the different aspects of homelessness, the research Ben did for this book, his young adult ...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 7
•
36:55
Is Getting Canceled a One Way Ticket Out of Town? - S03E06
On this week’s show we are talking about cancel culture, who get's canceled, why some people never learn, and if it really is a one way ticket out of town or if there's a way back to where you were before. Hey you can ask us a question!...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 6
•
45:50
So We're Banning Books Now? Ok, Let's Talk About It - S03E05
On this week’s show Kristin and I are talking about our frustration with the book bans that are happening all over the US and how it impacts communication, growth, and child development.DISCLAIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let ...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 5
•
44:06
Hey! Let's Talk to Jim and Kai About Comedy as a Crutch - S03E04
On this episode, Kristin and Ralph talk to the co-hosts of The Rotten Treasure Podcast Jim O'Donnell and Kai Bobbi about comedy, who gets into the world of comedy, and how humor can be a great sword and shield. Jim O‘Donnell (He/Him) an...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 4
•
56:26
Why Product Over People? Reprioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace. - S03E03
On this episode, Kristin and Ralph head off to the gun range and take aim at the mindset of product over people, why mental health is so devalued in the US, why the Great Resignation is a good thing, finding a job that fits into your life and n...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 3
•
45:56
Are You Damaging Yourself with Guilt and Shame? - S03E02
On this episode, Kristin and Ralph unknowingly wear the same shirt and bond over talking about guilt and shame, the definition, why people feel it, if they are biological or learned, the point of making someone feel guilty or ashamed, how to br...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 2
•
48:16