Cup of Korb

On this episode I speak with Ryan Griggs, Medical Science Liaison and Gene Expert with GeneSight a medical company that is changing the way doctors and their patients navigate the mental health medication journey. Ryan explains how the GeneSight test is administered and the way in which medical professionals and patients review the test findings. The genetic test provides a customized guide to which medications may work better for patients and which ones genetically speaking might want to be avoided. The test allows for less trail and error which is often the case when individuals take medication for the first time or need to switch medicine. You can ask your medical provider for the GeneSight test and they can administer the super easy test or provide you with the test to take at home. A simple cheek swab could provide you with a plethora of information you didn't even think was possible.  Learn more about GeneSight here.  Follow GeneSight on Instagram @genesight and like on Facebook  Support the pod through keeping me caffeinated. Check out my Buy Me a Coffee link. ☕ Follow Cup of Korb on Instagram @cupofkorb and like on Facebook and check out cupofkorb.com ✅

⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses self harm and suicidal ideation, please listen with care. ⚠️ On this episode, I speak with Bri Hagins, the Find Help Manager at To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA). TWLOHA's mission is to let people know that hope is real and that they can get the help they deserve. Bri shares her mental health journey and how she found TWLOHA. Bri's role in TWLOHA is to connect individuals with mental and physical healthcare providers to begin the healing process. We had a great time talking about our test anxiety and napping as self care, but how it can also be a sign that we are entering a depression.  Off mic Bri shared with me a piece of advice her therapist offered. Challenge yourself to stop saying my anxiety or my depression. You weren't meant to have this, it's not yours, it's just anxiety or depression. This stuck with me and I am actively trying to follow that advice. When Bri and I have a check-in we'll see how I did with the challenge. To learn more about To Write Love On Her Arms go to https://twloha.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA9qKbBhAzEiwAS4yeDS_9hINrYnsRsM9Wyb0hSFo3uohQ0IHwT1S2UYjxARciewctpzTLLBoCMDkQAvD_BwE Download TWLOHA's free app The Hopeful on the App Store or Google Play  Follow TWLOHA on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok  and YouTube.  Support the pod through keeping me caffeinated via Buy Me a Coffee link ☕. Follow Cup of Korb on Instagram , Facebook and cupofkorb.com Support the fight to End Alzheimer’s ! 💜🧠🌻 Philly Walk to End Alzheimer's -SUPPORT HERE Fayetteville Walk to End Alzheimer's - SUPPORT HERE

⚠️ WARNING: This episode discusses topics relating to drug and alcohol use. Please listen with care. ⚠️ On this episode I chat with fellow Rider University alumna, Margarita Leahy, Ed.S., NCC, LPC, LCADC, ACS. She recently became the Executive Director of the Mercer Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction. Margarita explains the difference between intervention and prevention, as well as what an intervention looks like in real life. We also discuss the impact the pandemic had on drug and alcohol use, as well as the increase in suicidal ideation. Learn more about the Mercer Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction here. Margarita mentions author Allie Brosh and her graphic novels. You can check out those novels here. Margarita also mentions the Colombia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) if you are interested to reading the scale you can do so here. Learn about Recovery Advocates of American here. If you or someone you know is in a crisis call 988 for help.  Be sure to follow Cup of Korb on Instagram @cupofkorb and check out cupofkorb.com  Support the pod through keeping me caffeinated.  Check out my Buy Me a Coffee link. ☕ Support the fight to End Alzheimer’s ! 💜🧠🌻 Philly Walk to End Alzheimer's -SUPPORT HERE Fayetteville Walk to End Alzheimer's - SUPPORT HERE Interested in sharing your story? I would love to talk to you! You can submit your story to the pod here.

In this episode I speak with my secret Santa and co-worker, Tom Starita. Upon Facebook stalking him o determine a good secret Santa gift, I discovered Tom was a published author! We chat about his books, how writing is the best form of therapy  and his newest role, being Chloe’s dad. Check out Tom’s latest book, Delta at your independent bookstore or on Amazon. Tom asks that you to buy a minimum of 20 books, okay 17 is fine. Give’em out for trick-or-treaters.   Follow Tom on instagram @tomstarita and TikTok @tomstarista  Support the pod through keeping me caffeinated via Buy Me a Coffee link ☕. Support the fight to End Alzheimer’s ! 💜🧠🌻 Philly Walk to End Alzheimer's -SUPPORT HERE Fayetteville Walk to End Alzheimer's - SUPPORT HERE

It's my birthday people! I've been a little MIA the past few weeks, but I am still here. Thankful for another year 🙏. Spent the day practicing self care, I got a massage and gave some shelter dogs treats for Halloween.  For my birthday, I am asking for donations for both, you guessed it the Philadelphia and Fayetteville Walk to End Alzheimer's. You can do so by following the links below. 💜🧠🌻 Philly Walk to End Alzheimer's -SUPPORT HERE Fayetteville Walk to End Alzheimer's - SUPPORT HERE If you want to help keep my creative juices flowing check out my Buy Me a Coffee link. ☕ Be sure to follow Cup of Korb on Instagram @cupofkorb and check out cupofkorb.com ✅ Interested in sharing your story? I would love to talk to you! You can submit your story to the pod here. 

A midweek surprise a lil something something a catch if you will from me! I apologize for missing an episode. Please forgive me listeners! If you are in the Fayetteville area join me at the Fayetteville Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, October 29 at Segra Stadium. Learn more about the Fayetteville Walk to End Alzheimer's here. If you are in the Philadelphia area join me at the Philadelphia Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, November 12 at Citizens Bank Park. Learn more about the Philadelphia Walk to End Alzheimer's here. This week, I will be a guest on The Authenticity Experiment hosted by Megan Williams. Give Megan's show a listen you won't regret it! Earlier this month I had the opportunity to share my multi-level marketing (MLM) story with my new podcast gal pal Danielle Bolster. Check out my episode on her podcast from Huns to Humans. Support the pod through keeping me caffeinated.  Check out my Buy Me a Coffee link. ☕ Be sure to follow Cup of Korb on Instagram @cupofkorb and check out cupofkorb.com ✅

On this episode I chat with friend and Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist Melissa Foulks MA. Melissa and I crossed paths during our time in the radio business. Melissa explains how her therapist helped plant the seed to her new career. She shares her journey from being a yes person to learning how to say no and set boundaries. She also explains how to unpack the mental health content on TikTok.  Give Melissa some love 💗 on Instagram @melissfrances and on TikTok @melissfrances Support the pod through keeping me caffeinated.  Check out my Buy Me a Coffee link. ☕ Be sure to follow Cup of Korb on Instagram @cupofkorb and check out cupofkorb.com ✅ If you are interested in donating to either the Philadelphia or Fayetteville Walk to End Alzheimer's, follow the link to the walk you are interested in supporting.💜🧠🌻 Philly Walk to End Alzheimer's -SUPPORT HERE Fayetteville Walk to End Alzheimer's - SUPPORT HERE

On this episode I speak with Anti-MLM (multi-level marketing) advocate and host of the podcast Life After MLM, Roberta Blevins. Roberta shares that she was diagnosed later in life with ADHD and reflects on how her childhood behaviors were signs of ADHD. She also provides insight on the Anti-MLM movement and how creating her podcast helped  in her journey after being in multi-level marketing.  Give Roberta’s podcast a listen 🎧! Search Life After MLM on your preferred streaming platform.  Give Roberta some love 💗 with a follow on Instagram at - therealrobetablevins and on TikTok at bertalikwhoa. Check out her website https://robertablevins.com/. You can learn more about Roberta’s story in LulaRoe by checking out the this Vice Documentary and the Amazon Prime series LuLa Rich . 🎥 At the top of the show I mention the stair climb I did to honor the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. If you are interested in learning more about the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation you can do so here.  Support the pod through keeping me caffeinated.  Check out my Buy Me a Coffee link. ☕ Be sure to follow Cup of Korb on Instagram @cupofkorb and check out cupofkorb.com ✅

I speak with Dr. Andrew De Saro D.C., D.I.C.C.P about the connection between stress and tension in the body. Dr. Andrew provides tips on how to be a good chiropractic patient. Tip number one: drink MORE water 🚰. He also shares his experience of serving those that were at ground zero the days following the September 11th attacks.  Check out Dr. Andrew’s practice at https://www.desarochiropractic.com/ and give the office a 👍 on  Facebook.  Be sure to follow Cup of Korb on Instagram @cupofkorb and check out cupofkorb.com ✅ Support the pod through keeping me caffeinated.  Check out my Buy Me a Coffee link. ☕ If you are interested in donating to either the Philadelphia or Fayetteville Walk to End Alzheimer's, follow the link to the walk you are interested in supporting.💜🧠🌻 Philly Walk to End Alzheimer's -SUPPORT HERE Fayetteville Walk to End Alzheimer's - SUPPORT HERE Interested in sharing your story? I would love to talk to you! You can submit your story to the pod here. 

On this episode I talk with one of my friends, Kate! I met Kate at my last serving job and we’ve stayed in touch over time.  Kate shares her experience of being misdiagnosed with ADHD, her current body image struggles and how her faith has helped in her mental health journey. You can connect with Kate on Instagram  - @katesarubbi Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kate.sarubbi.1 LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-sarubbi-ab1190204/ Check out Kate’s playlist here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7wxQRNtLuWtSCkNaCir0Pm?si=21KNl4_dSCqLJjzJNHCGJw&nd=1 Be sure to follow Cup of Korb on Instagram @cupofkorb and check out cupofkorb.com  Support the pod through keeping me caffeinated.  Check out my Buy Me a Coffee link. ☕ If you are interested in donating to either the Philadelphia or Fayetteville Walk to End Alzheimer's, follow the link to the walk you are interested in supporting.💜🧠🌻 Philly Walk to End Alzheimer's -SUPPORT HERE Fayetteville Walk to End Alzheimer's - SUPPORT HERE Interested in sharing your story? I would love to talk to you! You can submit your story to the pod here.

In this episode I talk with one of my favorite college professors Dr. Michael Edmonson! We discuss his latest book, Embracing Ambiguity: A Workforce Training Plan For The Post Pandemic Economy. He shares the inspiration and concept behind his blog Navigate the Chaos. We also discuss how our mental health was impacted during the pandemic.  Michael’s latest book Embracing Ambiguity: A Workforce Training Plan For The Post Pandemic Economy and his other books can be found here.  Check out Michael’s blog, Navigate the Chaos here.  You can connect with Michael via his website here.  Be sure to follow Cup of Korb on Instagram @cupofkorb and check out cupofkorb.com  Support the pod through keeping me caffeinated.  Check out my Buy Me a Coffee link. ☕ If you are interested in donating to either the Philadelphia or Fayetteville Walk to End Alzheimer's, follow the link to the walk you are interested in supporting.💜🧠🌻 Philly Walk to End Alzheimer's -SUPPORT HERE Fayetteville Walk to End Alzheimer's - SUPPORT HERE Interested in sharing your story? I would love to talk to you! You can submit your story to the pod here.

⚠️ Though the content discussed in this episode is not explicit, I am swearing more than I normally do. Please be advised 😆 On this episode I share some discoveries I've made through self reflection specifically about my relationship with alcohol. I also share some insight I gained on the #MeToo movement. I mention the book You Too?: 25 Voices Share Their #MeToo Stories by Janet Gurtler. You can find the book on Amazon or if you're like me check it out at your local public library. Spin has been my go to form of exercise. I really only work out in group settings/ I need someone to tell me what to do. At CycleBar, your first class is free! Find a studio near you and get riding. Thank you to those who support the pod through my buymeacoffee link. If you like what you're hearing and want to help me stay caffeinated to create this content please consider buying me a coffee here.  ☕ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/megskorb Be sure to follow the pod on Instagram @cupofkorb and check out the website cupofkorb.com 

On this episode I welcome Michael Goldberg, LCSW, CPA and my former therapist! This time I get to ask all of the questions. Micheal shares how he transitioned from the accounting world to the mental health field. He provides some insight on the steps individuals should take if they are considering a career change.  Learn more about the Growth Opportunity Center aka the place that changed my life here. Interested in pursuing a career in the mental health field? Learn more about Widener University’s Master of Social Work Program here.  If you are looking for a mental health professional in your area, Michael recommends you begin your search at  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us To support the podcast check out my buy me a coffee link! The caffeine really helps me keep the creative juices flowing. ☕  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/megskorb If you are interested in donating to either the Philadelphia or Fayetteville Walk to End Alzheimer's, follow the link to the walk you are interested in supporting.💜🧠🌻 Philly Walk to End Alzheimer's -SUPPORT HERE Fayetteville Walk to End Alzheimer's - SUPPORT HERE Interested in sharing your story? I would love to talk to you! You can submit your story to the pod here. Last thing, if you aren't following Cup of Korb on Instagram, what are you waiting for? Give the show some love by following cupofkorb :) 

On this episode we welcome Rachael! Rachael is a dear friend I met while working on my masters. Over the past two years, Ray and I have become travel companions and retail therapy pals. Last year, Rachael experienced one of the cruelest forms of manipulation, she was gaslit. Rachael shares her story as well as provides tips of how to heal and how to spot a potential gaslight (er). Rachael is a real boss. Along with working a 9 to 5 she also has her own marketing business, Rachael Taylor Communications LLC. If you need consulting, social media management or copy writing Rachael should be your go to girl! Give our girl a follow: Instagram - @rachaeltaylorcommunications LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/rachael-taylor-communications-llc/ Rachael shared that the book Whole Again: Healing Your Heart and Rediscovering Your True Self After Toxic Relationships and Emotional Abuse by Jackson MacKenzie helped her heal. If you're interested in checking out this book you can find it on Amazon here.  Or if you are like me and enjoy supporting your public library, you can probably find it there as well.  At the beginning of the show I mentioned that I started a Buy Me a Coffee link. If you are interested in fueling the podcast (pun fully intended ) you can do that here. I also mentioned that I am fundraising for the Walk to End Alzheimers in both my home city, Philly and new city, Fayetteville. If you are interested in donating, follow the link to the walk you are interested in supporting. Philly Walk to End Alzheimer's -SUPPORT HERE Fayetteville Walk to End Alzheimer's - SUPPORT HERE Interested in sharing your story? I would love to talk to you! You can submit your story to the pod here. Last thing, if you aren't following Cup of Korb on Instagram, what are you waiting for? Give the show some love by following cupofkorb :) 

Just a heads up this episode will contain content about substance abuse and recovery. Listen with care. 🙏 On this episode we welcome Megan Williams, a therapist who specializes in addiction and trauma. Megan shares her own recovery story and how her experiences help her work with clients. Megan is also the Host of The Authenticity Experiment, a podcast that sets out to explore how people from different walks of life experience authenticity in their lives. You can listen to The Authenticity Experiment here.  Check out Megan's workbook Cutting Ties: Healing After MLM Give our new friend a follow on Instagram @thatzonalife  If you aren't already, be sure to follow @cupofkorb on Instagram and check out cupofkorb.com If you are interested in supporting the pod, feel free to buy me a coffee here :) Thanks a latte! 

⚠️ TW: There is a mention of suicidal ideation Danielle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, an anti multi-level marketing (MLM) advocate and the host of the podcast From Huns to Humans.  She shares her journey in becoming a mental health professional and the toll MLMs took on her mental health. Check out Danielle's podcast From Huns to Humans here. To hear Danielle's full MLM journey check out this episode. Give our new friend a follow: Instagram: from_huns_to_humans TikTok: fromhunstohumans The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline now has a three digit dial code which makes it easier for individuals to get help. If you or someone you know needs help dial 988 and you will be connected to a trained counselor. This service is free, confidential and operates 24/7 365. Remember you are not alone 💞   

IT'S THE FIRST EVER EPISODE OF A CUP OF KORB! In this episode you'll get to meet me (Meghan) the creator and host of Cup of Korb. I'll give you a brief overview of who I am and a preview of my mental health journey. I don't want to say to much in one episode as I want you to come back for more :)