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Crying is the most powerful emotion we have, why do we feel ashamed about it? Follow Amy Friedman (@amyfried), an ADHD, stress and crying connoisseur, as she talks about topics that cause us to have a good cry in our 20s, like depression, PTSD, heartbreak, and being broke in New York. Each week she interviews a guest about their experiences and how it shaped them into who they are now. If you want to hear stories to know you’re not alone in your problems listen in and join the HAGC family/ crying tribe! Follow on Instagram @havegoodcry, Facebook @havegoodcry or email hello@havegoodcry.com.

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United States

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Crying is the most powerful emotion we have, why do we feel ashamed about it? Follow Amy Friedman (@amyfried), an ADHD, stress and crying connoisseur, as she talks about topics that cause us to have a good cry in our 20s, like depression, PTSD, heartbreak, and being broke in New York. Each week she interviews a guest about their experiences and how it shaped them into who they are now. If you want to hear stories to know you’re not alone in your problems listen in and join the HAGC family/ crying tribe! Follow on Instagram @havegoodcry, Facebook @havegoodcry or email hello@havegoodcry.com.

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English


Episodes
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A Good Cry About Being Close to Death and Finding Meditation w/Doug Sands

4/13/2021
Host, Amy (@amyfried) is joined by Doug Sands (@makingyourmeaning) to share his experience of being on a hike that changed his life to finding meditation and hypnosis. He and Amy talk about their experiences with depression and desperation to feel better. Doug gives tips to beginner meditators and shares his journey to healing through meditation through helpful resources and advice. Gear up for another enlightening episode of Have A Good Cry! We are gearing up for more episodes for Season...

Duration:00:43:01

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A Good Cry About Overwhelming Stress to Meditating into Healing w/Dawna Campbell

3/30/2021
Host, Amy (@amyfried) is joined by Dawna Campbell (@healingheartinc) to talk about how she quit her career in finance to live a more meditative life, and how she started a business around mind whispering. She talks about huge life transitions with obstacles, something we can all relate to. We are gearing up for more episodes for Season 2! Send us topics you want to hear related to mental health, physical health, career/finance and relationships. Message @havegoodcrypod on IG or email...

Duration:00:49:22

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A Good Cry About Childhood Trauma to Journaling into Self-Actualization w/NikiMarie

3/17/2021
Our host, Amy (@amyfried) is joined by NikiMarie (@nikimarie), mental heath advocate, radio, and podcast host, to discuss her history with sexual assault, suicidal thoughts, and diagnoses of postpartum depression and social anxiety. Niki shares the power of journaling, as well as the release that is caused by self-reflection. Amy and Niki relate to each other with trauma and their late partying stages. Gear up for some great tips for self-actualization in another great episode of Have A Good...

Duration:00:37:25

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A Good Cry About Separation in Marriage & Finding Solutions w/Drew Davis

2/9/2021
Host, Amy (@amyfried) is joined by Drew Davis (@drewsybluesy) to discuss the difficulties of separating from a significant other. Drew shares his experience with divorce with a child, and the difficulties and triumphs of raising a child together but separate. They share their experiences with couples’ therapy and dating, as well as share their views on how people can really “complete” each other, and what to look for in a relationship. We are gearing up for more episodes for Season 2! Send...

Duration:00:46:00

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A Good Cry About Crippling Anxiety to Successful Personal Boundaries w/Erica Huang

1/26/2021
Today our host Amy (@amyfried) is talking to Erica Huang (@bougeandrouge), blogger and podcast host, about her experiences overcoming anxiety, panic attacks, and mania. Erica and Amy both talk about their emotional dependencies in relationships, both of their ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) diagnoses, and the frustrations that come with their disorders. Erica discusses her highs and lows of mania, and how she has to set boundaries to stay present with herself. We have all...

Duration:00:45:37

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A Good Cry About Financial Dependence in Marriage to Thriving Independently w/Vasavi Kumar

1/12/2021
Our host Amy (@amyfried) talks to Vasavi Kumar (@mynameisvasavi) an international public speaker, Licensed Therapist, and Business Strategist, about pivoting her life from being financially dependent on her former husband, as well as dependence on family to cultivating and creating her own happiness independently. Vasavi and Amy bond over being in therapy from a young age, and discuss the damsel culture they were taught. Amy reflects on her own standards for dating and Vasavi shares how...

Duration:00:43:07

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A Good Cry About OCD & Counting Your Carrots to Healthy Eating w/Johnny Crowder

12/29/2020
Today our host Amy (@amyfried) talks to Johnny Crowder (@johnnycrowderlovesyou), founder of Cope Notes and abuse survivor about his experiences with OCD, an eating disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. He describes his journey of working out to achieve a six-pack as the lead singer of a band and associating his success with his physique to actually enjoying food by finding healthy eating habits and intermittent fasting. Amy opens up about her own experiences with eating, including...

Duration:00:47:57

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A Good Cry About Stopping the Show To Go To The Bathroom w/Sophie Shepherd

12/15/2020
We’ve all had our close calls. In this episode our host, Amy (@amyfried) talks to Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner Sophie Shepherd (@shetalkshealth) about her journey with paralyzing gut health, irritable bowel syndrome, Hashimoto disease to finding a balanced life by freeing herself from an abusive boyfriend, taking care of her diet, firing the wrong doctors, and getting an education in nutrition and menstrual health. Amy discusses her own experiences with GERD (acid reflux) &...

Duration:00:52:08

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A Good Cry About Dating: Pre, During & Never-Ending COVID w/Stephanie from Asian Bae Club

12/9/2020
Dating sucks, it’s a love-hate relationship that we all go through, and at some point, it has ended in crying. Stephanie (@miss.hautemess) from the Asian Bae Club Podcast (@asianbaeclub) joins us to discuss the differences and difficulties of dating pre vs during and really never-ending COVID. Our host Amy Friedman (@amyfried), discusses her tactics of going on first dates only while she was unemployed pre-covid, and how COVID has changed her dating habits. Finally, Stephanie and Amy discuss...

Duration:00:48:42

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A Good Cry About Self-Harm & Hate to Appreciating the Seasons of You w/Mel West

11/27/2020
Do you know what it’s like to hate yourself and feel like you’re other? Podcaster Mel West (@heymelwest) of A Little Buzzed Podcast(@alittlebuzzedpodcast), talks with our host Amy Friedman (@amyfried), about her journey with depression, hating herself growing up, and experimenting with self-harm to dissuade feeling of otherness. We discuss how Mel found self-love and how to appreciate the different emotional seasons she experiences in life through different therapies including Eye Movement...

Duration:00:57:17

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A Good Cry About Being Broke with $30 & A Metrocard to Thriving Entrepreneur w/Caitlin Jones

9/30/2020
At some point you’ve had $0 in your bank account. In this episode our host, Amy (@amyfried) discusses with Caitlin Jones (@caitlinjones) how she went from being broke to financial stability by focusing on her optimizing her schedule and increasing her value while marketing her skills as a fitness professional, and a real estate agent. Amy discusses insecurities with money, and the fear she experienced after losing 2 jobs. This story includes a stolen credit card and stolen, a stint on...

Duration:00:45:57

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A Good Cry About Losing A Parent w/Allyson Schwartz

8/11/2020
Can you imagine losing one of your parents too soon? Loss isn’t easy, and everyone grieves differently. This week, Allyson Schwartz (@thesilverliningblogger), creator of The Silver Lining blog, talks with our host Amy Friedman (@amyfried) about running from her emotions after her mother past from RVCL when she was 25, and eventually turned her grief into a positive outlet through blogging and becoming a counselor at Experience Camp to help support children experiencing loss. If you like...

Duration:00:45:38

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A Good Cry About Being Ghosted After 4 Years w/Lauren Howley

7/16/2020
Can you imagine if your relationship ended with your boyfriend ghosting you after 4 years of dating? Breakups are never easy, for some they are the hardest thing to overcome, and crying is usually the beginning to get over them. This week, Lauren Howley (@love_loho) talks with our host Amy Friedman (@amyfried) about how she overcame her ending without an ending to find new happiness in life. Giveaway - Have A Good Cry stickers are being given to the first 25 people who sign up for the...

Duration:00:46:31

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A Good Cry About An IED Explosion w/Carl Covington

5/19/2020
Can you imagine recovering from an IED explosion? The emotional and physical toll is just the beginning. This week, Carl Covington (@carl_covington) shares his story about serving in the Army, being wounded by an IED, and how his service turned into an opportunity that shaped his career and life today. Hosted by Amy Friedman (@amyfried). Follow us on Instagram @havegoodcrypod or email hello@havegoodcry.com for questions. Subscribe to get newsletter updates at havegoodcry.com.

Duration:00:44:48

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Trailer: Welcome to Have a Good Cry Podcast

4/20/2020
Learn about Have a Good Cry and get a snippet of the action. Who the heck is Amy Friedman anyway and why should you listen to this? Sometimes you just need to have a good cry to help. Follow on Instagram @havegoodcrypod, Facebook @havegoodcrypod or email hello@havegoodcry.com.

Duration:00:04:12