Coffee Can't Fix Everything
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
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
- Everything and Nothing: Rest, Identity, and Shadow Work with Vanessa McNeal
In this episode, Corey Dion Lewis and Vanessa McNeal discuss the importance of rest for healing, addressing burnout and high-achiever anxiety. They explore identity beyond fixed roles and delve into parts work and inner child healing. Vane…
- Healing-Centered Engagement, Generational Trauma, and the Power of “How Are You?” with Christine Her of ArtForce Iowa
Corey interviews Christine Her, Executive Director of ArtForce Iowa, about mental health and healing-centered engagement. They discuss navigating generational trauma, the role of art in youth transformation, and the importance of authentic…
- Navigating Life Transitions with Patricia Barbee
Corey Dion Lewis interviews Patricia Barbee, Executive Director of Project Bridging, about navigating life's transitions. They discuss the importance of mentorship, positive reinforcement, and love languages.
- I Didn’t Feel Seen Until I Started Podcasting (with Emili Johnson)
In this episode, Emili Johnson of Black Girl Iowa discusses how starting her podcast became an act of self-love. She shares her experiences with mental health, podcasting solo, and navigating anxiety, depression, and PMDD.
- Pressure, Identity & Mental Health as a Creative
Steven Lewis joins the show to discuss pressure, identity, and mental health as a creative. Topics include routines, social media stress, and how to stay grounded while building a brand.
- Mental Health, Murals & Representation
This episode features artist Marissa Hernandez discussing how her murals in Iowa provide representation and healing. The conversation covers mental health, identity, faceless portraits, and community-driven art.
- Leading Through Life: Navigating Disappointment, Balance, and Growth
This episode of Coffee Can't Fix Everything explores leadership challenges, burnout, and resilience. It offers insights on balancing work, faith, and family, navigating disappointment, and fostering emotional intelligence for leaders and p…
- Forgiveness vs. Healing: Overcoming Trauma with Courageous Fire
This episode of Coffee Can’t Fix Everything features Courageous Fire, a trauma survivor and author, discussing the difference between forgiveness and healing. The conversation explores why self-compassion is vital for healing from trauma,…
- Asking for help isn’t failure—it’s survival.
This episode features Max discussing mental health challenges, the difficulty of asking for help, and barriers to therapy, particularly within LGBTQ+ and Black communities. It explores inclusive mental health care and the role of community…
- Jill 2.0: Embracing Change and Finding Resilience
Jill discusses her journey of transformation, referred to as "Jill 2.0," covering her experiences with loss, kidney disease, and the importance of resilience and family. The episode explores how embracing change can lead to personal growth…
- The Hidden Dangers of Pornography Addiction
This episode of Coffee Can't Fix Everything features Corey Lewis and mental health therapist Caleb Thomas discussing pornography addiction. They cover its psychological, physiological, and spiritual impacts, offering insights into recovery…
- Finding Happiness & Identity
In this episode, host Corey Dion Lewis talks with Dr. Erlin Kakkanad about cultural identity, the science of happiness, and staying true to oneself. Dr. Kakkanad discusses her experiences as a children's book author and her work in creatin…
- We Heal in Connection with Other People
On "Coffee Can't Fix Everything," Corey Dion Lewis and mental health advocate Kayla Bell-Consolver explore community healing, ancestral practices, and the challenges of mental wellness in different communities. Kayla shares insights on bui…
- How Therapy Saved My Career
In this episode of Coffee Can't Fix Everything, host Corey Dion Lewis talks with Leah Lint about maintaining mental health at work. Leah shares her experiences with therapy, supportive leadership, and balancing her personal and professiona…
- Mentorship for Mental Wellness with Bridget Cravens-Neely
This episode features Corey Dion Lewis and Bridget Cravens-Neely discussing the mental health benefits of mentorship. They explore how supportive relationships foster emotional growth and emphasize the importance of mental health awareness…
- Reshaping Identity: Life After Stroke
In "The Coffee Can't Fix Everything Podcast," Dr. Pat Ford recounts his experience of having a stroke at 30, detailing his path through rehabilitation, the psychological impact on his identity, and the importance of self-acceptance and sup…
- Navigating Mental Health with Compassion and Community: Insights from Breanne Ward
Guest Breanne Ward joins Coffee Can't Fix Everything to discuss supporting loved ones through mental health challenges. The episode covers the AAA policy, the importance of boundaries, fostering vulnerability in the African American commun…
- Finding Identity and Purpose in Service
In this episode, Austin Neal discusses his transition from baseball to serving youth, finding purpose through his work with recovery programs and organizations like Joppa and the Boys and Girls Club after facing personal challenges.
- Stress and Sneakers: Navigating Authenticity and Ambition with Marcela
This episode features Marcela discussing stress management, authenticity, and ambition, drawing from her experiences as an HR professional, business owner, and mother. It covers navigating life's pressures, mental health awareness, journal…
- How to Overcome Fear and Step Into Your Power
Dwana Bradley discusses her journey from intense fear and anxiety to becoming a fearless leader and speaker, highlighting the role of faith, community empowerment, and self-belief in overcoming obstacles.
- Embracing Identity, Acceptance, and Advocacy
This episode features therapist Kayla Bell-Consolver discussing her journey of self-discovery, the challenges of being a young Black LGBTQ leader, and the importance of mental health and inner healing.
- Navigating Emotions: The Unspoken Journey of Black Men
This episode of "Coffee Can't Fix Everything" addresses the mental health and emotional experiences of Black men. It covers the stigma surrounding men's mental health, cultural expectations of emotional suppression, and the importance of c…