

NotYourOrdinaryParts
Jalon Johnson
Welcome to Not Your Ordinary Parts. This podcast is an outward expression of my deep internal work that I felt compelled to share with anyone willing to listen. What I want to be conveyed most is relatability; I am an everyday guy trying to share the things I've learned on my journey being a flawed human. There will be mistakes, I'll be nervous, I might fumble my words, but maybe, just maybe.... I'll help someone because I was willing to be vulnerable. If you find anything here helpful, please share it.
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Host - Jalon Johnson
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May 12, 2023 • 50min
S2 Episode 12: Expand into Who You Are with Natasha Levinger, Inner Child Expert
Natasha Levinger is a professional intuitive reader, energy healer, and inner child healing expert. Natasha is passionate about dispelling the rhetoric that so-called “woo woo” tools are impractical and ineffective. Being raised in a household that had extreme narcissism, Natasha sought out therapy but found that it wasn’t enough. The experience and tools she's gained on her healing journey have enabled her to be such a bridge to healing for so many. Natasha is so therapeutic and works with and encourages her clients to know themselves, trust themselves, and expand into who they are.
Connect with Natasha:
Instagram - @highestlighthealing
Website - www.highestlighthealing.com
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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.
If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

May 9, 2023 • 50min
S2 Episode 11: A Deep Dive into OCD with Karla Sanchez, LCSW
Karla Sanchez is a therapist, a clinical supervisor, a coach, and a trauma-informed yoga teacher who blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness, self-compassion and yoga to help her clients. Karla offers Exposure and Response Prevention with OCD to help her clients get control over intrusive thoughts and worries, decrease unhelpful coping, and learn to cope with uncertainty. Karla used her expertise to break down what OCD is and also what OCD isn't and gave tools and advice on how to successfully navigate the question “what if” and how it can keep us stuck in a cycle of trying to find certainty and make us sick with worry.
Connect with Karla:
Instagram - @karlasanchezlcsw
Website - www.anxiety-therapist.com
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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.
If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

May 5, 2023 • 1h 5min
S2 Episode 10: Changing Negative Cycles with Dr. Viktoriya Magid, Clinical Psychologist
For more than 15 years, Dr. Viktoriya Magid has been helping adults, adolescents, families, and couples to reach their full potential by guiding them past the barriers that are preventing them from living their most meaningful and authentic lives. She has successfully treated the full spectrum of therapeutic concerns, from relationship and career issues to psychiatric and substance use disorders. Her deep understanding of and experience with this wide variety of clinical problems and therapeutic techniques allows her to tailor her therapeutic approach to each unique, complex individual with whom she works.
Connect with Dr. Magid:
Instagram - @dr.magid.holisticpsychologist
Website - www.viktoriyamagid.com
Is there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.
If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.
Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.
If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

May 2, 2023 • 35min
S2 Episode 9: Emotional Abuse is Abuse with Jessica Knight, Personal Coach
Jessica Knight is a Certified Life Coach through the Coaches Training Institute (CTI) who has helped women heal through Millennial Life Crisis and toxic relationship patterns. After navigating through her own divorce and single mommy-hood, Jessica received training in Narcissistic and Emotional Abuse from the Post Traumatic Growth Academy and is a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Specialist. Jessica works with clients virtually, serves women all around the world, and helps her clients to know and understand that it's okay if you need healing and a way forward even if you have no idea where to start.
Connect with Jessica:
Instagram - @emotionalabusecoach
Website - www.emotionalabusecoach.com
Is there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.
If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.
Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.
If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Apr 28, 2023 • 1h 29min
S2 Episode 8: Healing with Sound with Dr. Jeffery Thompson, DC, BFA
Dr. Jeffery Thompson is the Founder/Director of the Center for Neuroacoustic Research in Carlsbad, California, a research center which is actualizing its vision of “Healing the Body*Heart*Mind and Spirit through the Scientific Application of Sound.” Dr. Thompson was featured in the award-winning film Heal Documentary and is considered the world’s premier sound healing researcher, brainwave entrainment expert, and high-tech personal transformation innovator, motivator and futurist. He is a physician/ musician, composer, inventor, educator and author. and his work addresses harmony between the body/mind/spirit and is clinically proven to foster deep personal wellness and expansion of consciousness. Certified in multiple healthcare modalities, Dr. Thompson draws people nationally and internationally to his clinical practice and to his cutting-edge auditory, kinesthetic and visual therapeutic products and services.
Connect with Dr. Thompson:
Website - www.centerforneuroacousticresearch.com/the-creator
Website - www.skye-lounge.com
Website - www.scientificsounds.com
Instagram - @drjefferythompson
YouTube - @DrJeffreyThompsondc
Is there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.
If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.
Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.
If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Apr 25, 2023 • 1h 30min
S2 Episode 7: The Pain We Carry with Natalie Gutierrez, Psychotherapist
Natalie Gutierrez is a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified IFS therapist, and author of the groundbreaking and extremely powerful book "The Pain We Carry" which illuminates the phenomena of complex post-traumatic stress disorder as it is uniquely experienced by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). Her individual and group healing work blends the intersections of psychotherapy, activism, and curanderismo. Natalie’s focus is on healing ancestral legacy burdens, generational trauma, and she specializes in working with adults who have Complex Post-traumatic Stress (also known as Complex Trauma). Natalie’s work also focuses on healing survivors of complex trauma—ranging from racial trauma, sexual trauma, attachment trauma, and intergenerational trauma.
Connect with Natlie:
Instagram - @nataliegutierrezlmft
Website - www.traumacounselingnyc.com
Linktree - www.linktr.ee/nataliegutierrezlmft
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If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.
Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.
If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Apr 21, 2023 • 60min
S2 Episode 6: The Hard Truths of Healing with Dr. Cecelia Baldwin, Licensed Professional Counselor
Dr. Cecelia Baldwin is a licensed professional counselor who holds a doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Dr. Baldwin has a broad and unique base of clinical experience and education and significant experience and advanced clinical training treating varying degrees of psychological trauma. She has a particular passion and expertise in working with children, adolescents, individuals, and families struggling with relationship difficulties. Dr. Baldwin currently practicing as a therapist, trainer, and consultant in Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs. She offers individual therapy, couples counseling, and family counseling for children, adolescents, and adults in addition to consultative services for companies, organizations, and clinical supervision for therapists working towards their license.
Connect with Dr. Baldwin:
Instagram - @dr.celia
Website - www.newnarrativestherapy.com
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If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.
Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.
If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Apr 18, 2023 • 39min
S2 Episode 5: The Whole30 with Melissa Urban, NYT Best-Selling Author
Melissa Urban is the co-founder and CEO of Whole30 and an authority on helping people create lifelong healthy habits. She is a seven-time New York Times bestselling author, including the instant best-seller, The Book of Boundaries, debuting at #3. She has been featured by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, People, Forbes, Good Morning America, and CNBC; is the host of the Do the Thing podcast; and is a prominent keynote speaker on boundaries, building community, health trends, and entrepreneurship. Connect with Melissa:Website: www.melissau.comInstagram: @melissau TikTok: tiktok.com/@melissa_uTwitter: twitter.com/melissa_urban Facebook: facebook.com/melissauauthor Whole30: www.whole30.comInstagram, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest: @whole30 Facebook: facebook.com/whole30Is there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Apr 14, 2023 • 1h 6min
S2 Episode 4: Making Mental Health Relatable with Jessica Leigh, Ph.D.
Jessica Leigh is a psychotherapist who specializes in pediatric psychology who has a deep love for educating people about mental health through relatable and digestible content. Although very accomplished, Jessica struggles with a lot of the same things we all struggle and that made talking to her very easy because of how relatable she is. Jessica even said, "from the outside it appears that I have it all together, but on the inside, I struggled (and still do) with feelings of self-doubt, anxiety, and falling prey to my inner critic." As a Clinical Psychologist & Social Media Content Creator, Jessica makes mental health more accessible and relatable, by integrating her personal experiences and clinical knowledge to destigmatize mental health.
Connect with Jessica:
Instagram - @jessicaleighphd
Website - jessicaleighphd.wixsite.com/mysite
Is there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.
If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.
Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.
If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Apr 11, 2023 • 59min
S2 Episode 3: The Audacity to be You! with Brad Reedy, Ph.D.
Dr. Brad Reedy is a therapist, author, public speaker, and is a co-owner and the Clinical Director of Evoke Therapy Programs. Dr. Reedy graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in Family Science, followed by an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy. Dr. Reedy’s research and clinical experience includes parenting issues, family trauma, treatment with sexual abuse victims, domestically violent offenders, adults/adolescents with substance abuse issues, eating disordered patients, sexual perpetrators, attachment issues, developmental psychology, and children suffering with grief and loss. He works with a variety of populations that often include students with dual diagnoses and gifted intelligence. He has served on the board of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs and the Utah Department of Child and Family Services.
Connect with Dr. Reedy:
Instagram - @drbradreedy
Website - www.drbradreedy.com
Is there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.
If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.
Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.
If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.


