Coffee Can't Fix Everything
by The Healthy Project Media Co
Latest episode
Ship the Art: Originality, Creative Fear & Showing Up in the Wild
Ship the Art: Originality, Creative Fear & Showing Up in the Wild
About this podcast
Grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and join Corey Dion Lewis, community health champion and founder of Healthy Project Media, for candid conversations about mental health. On Coffee Can’t Fix Everything, we sit down with guests from the community—leaders, advocates, and everyday people—to have real, unfiltered discussions about mental health, wellness, and the struggles we all face. No scripts. No pre-planned topics. Just open and honest dialogue over a good cup of coffee. Because while coffee helps, it can’t fix everything.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 23 episodes
- Ship the Art: Originality, Creative Fear & Showing Up in the Wild · 49 min · Episode 23Some conversations start one place and end up somewhere you didn't expect. This one started with a simple question — why are people afraid to be original? — and ended up…
- Everything and Nothing: Rest, Identity, and Shadow Work with Vanessa McNeal · 48 min · Episode 22Rest isn’t laziness—it’s required for healing. In this episode, Corey Dion Lewis and Vanessa talk rest, burnout, high‑achiever anxiety, parts work, inner child healing, and…
- Healing-Centered Engagement, Generational Trauma, and the Power of “How Are You?” with Christine Her of ArtForce Iowa · 43 min · Episode 21In this episode of Coffee Can’t Fix Everything, Corey sits down with Christine Her, Executive Director of ArtForce Iowa, for a raw conversation about mental health…
- Navigating Life Transitions with Patricia Barbee · 35 min · Episode 20Support the show Help sustain independent mental health conversations https://buymeacoffee.com/coreydionlewis Stay connected Sign up for the Healthy Project Media newsletter for…
- I Didn’t Feel Seen Until I Started Podcasting (with Emili Johnson) · 46 min · Episode 19In this episode, I’m joined by Emili Johnson, creator of the Black Girl Iowa podcast. Emili shares how starting a podcast became a powerful act of self-love and resistance. We…
- Pressure, Identity & Mental Health as a Creative · 38 min · Episode 18Steven Lewis joins the show to talk pressure, identity, and mental health as a creative. From routines to social media stress, we unpack how to stay grounded while building your…
- Mental Health, Murals & Representation · 25 min · Episode 17What does inclusive public art look like when it comes from lived experience? In this episode of Coffee Can’t Fix Everything, I sit down with Marissa Hernandez—a artist from the…
- Leading Through Life: Navigating Disappointment, Balance, and Growth · 40 min · Episode 16In this episode of Coffee Can’t Fix Everything, we sit down for a raw and insightful conversation on the realities of leadership, parenting, and personal growth. We dive into the…
- Forgiveness vs. Healing: Overcoming Trauma with Courageous Fire · 34 min · Episode 15In this episode of Coffee Can’t Fix Everything, I sit down with Courageous Fire, a survivor, advocate, and author of The Other Child. We unpack the complicated relationship…
- Asking for help isn’t failure—it’s survival. · 38 min · Episode 14In this heartfelt episode of Coffee Can't Fix Everything, we sit down with Max to have an open conversation about mental health, the challenges of asking for help, and the…
- Jill 2.0: Embracing Change and Finding Resilience · 31 min · Episode 13In this Coffee Can't Fix Everything episode, Corey sits down with Jill, who shares her transformative journey of becoming "Jill 2.0." From dealing with the unexpected loss of her…
- The Hidden Dangers of Pornography Addiction · 25 min · Episode 12In this powerful episode of Coffee Can't Fix Everything, Corey Lewis sits down with licensed mental health therapist Caleb Thomas to tackle a topic many shy away from—pornography…
- Finding Happiness & Identity · 41 min · Episode 11In this enlightening episode of Coffee Can't Fix Everything, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with the inspiring Dr. Erlin Kakkanad to discuss the complexities of cultural…
- We Heal in Connection with Other People · 32 min · Episode 10Join Corey Dion Lewis on "Coffee Can't Fix Everything" as he engages in a profound conversation with mental health advocate Kayla Bell-Consolver. In this episode, they delve into…
- How Therapy Saved My Career · 25 min · Episode 9In this episode of Coffee Can't Fix Everything, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Leah Lint to discuss the intricacies of maintaining mental health in the workplace. Leah…
- Mentorship for Mental Wellness with Bridget Cravens-Neely · 44 min · Episode 8In this episode of Coffee Can't Fix Everything, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Bridget Cravens-Neely, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa. They talk about the…
- Reshaping Identity: Life After Stroke · 36 min · Episode 7In this inspiring episode of "The Coffee Can't Fix Everything Podcast," I sit down with Dr. Pat Ford, a physical therapist with a remarkable story of resilience, recovery, and…
- Navigating Mental Health with Compassion and Community: Insights from Breanne Ward · 41 min · Episode 6In this enlightening episode of Coffee Can't Fix Everything, we're joined by the remarkable Breanne Ward, a founder therapist and a beacon of wisdom in the mental health…
- Finding Identity and Purpose in Service · 36 min · Episode 5In this deeply inspiring episode of "Coffee Can't Fix Everything," we sit down with the remarkable Austin Neal, who shares his transformative journey from an aspiring baseball…
- Stress and Sneakers: Navigating Authenticity and Ambition with Marcela · 32 min · Episode 4Dive into the heart of authenticity and stress management with Marcela on Coffee Can't Fix Everything. This episode explores how to navigate life's pressures while staying true…
