Guiding Tides Podcast
Guiding Tides Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to Guiding Tides, the mental health podcast where Christian Smith, Jessica Kelly, Jeff Chasen, and Mahesh Balan dive into real conversations about mental health, therapy and recovery.
💡 What You’ll Get in This Podcast:
✅ Personal mental health stories from recent wellness center patients (Christian & Jessica)
✅ Expert insights from a licensed therapist (Mahesh Balan)
✅ Inside knowledge of the mental health industry (Jeff Chasen)
🔔 Subscribe now! 💙 If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. Call or text 988(US) for mental health support.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on mental health, therapy, and recovery, with episodes like 'Living with Anxiety' highlighting personal battles and 'Understanding Fight or Flight' delving into psychological responses and their impact on well-being. Topics include anxiety management, trauma reflection, and strategies for resilience, aiming to destigmatize mental health discussions.

Welcome to Guiding Tides, the mental health podcast where Christian Smith, Jessica Kelly, Jeff Chasen, and Mahesh Balan dive into real conversations about mental health, therapy and recovery.
💡 What You’ll Get in This Podcast:
✅ Personal mental health stories from recent wellness center patients (Christian & Jessica)
✅ Expert insights from a licensed therapist (Mahesh Balan)
✅ Inside knowledge of the mental health industry (Jeff Chasen)
🔔 Subscribe now! 💙 If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. Call or text 988(US) for mental health support.
Hailey opens up about her journey of finding herself after surviving domestic violence and experiencing multiple losses at a young age. In this episode of Guiding Tides, she shares how trauma impacted her sense of identity and how kickboxing became a powerful outlet for healing, confidence, and reclaiming control over her body and life.
This is an honest conversation about survival, resilience, and learning how to choose yourself after everything has tried to take that choice away. Hailey’s story is a reminder that healing isn’t linear, strength can be built, and growth often starts in unexpected places.
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses domestic violence and trauma. Listener discretion is advised.
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SUPPORT & RESOURCES
If you or someone you know needs help, support is available:
National Domestic Violence Hotline (US)
📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
💬 Text START to 88788
🌐 thehotline.org
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US)
📞 Call or text 988
🌐 988lifeline.org
RAINN – Sexual Assault Support
📞 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
🌐 rainn.org
If you’re outside the U.S., please check local crisis or mental health services in your country.

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