I’m Fine, It’s Fine
Episodes
Shelly Belly | Starting Comedy Later in Life — and Making It Work
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Shelly Belly joins I’m Fine, It’s Fine to talk about growing up in a violent home, navigating family dynamics, and building a life on her...
Brittany Ross | Setting Boundaries with Parents
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Brittany Ross joins I’m Fine, It’s Fine for an honest conversation about family dynamics, sibling tension and setting boundaries with a p...
Aaron Weber on Comedy, Kids & Not Stressing the Big Stuff
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Aaron Weber joins I’m Fine, It’s Fine for a thoughtful and surprisingly deep conversation about comedy, parenthood, and how life rarely g...
Chelcie Lynn | Turning Childhood Chaos Into Comedy
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and internet icon Chelcie Lynn joins I’m Fine, It’s Fine for an honest conversation about growing up in chaos - then building a completel...
5 Therapy Buzzwords the Internet Gets Wrong | Part 1
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of I’m Fine, It’s Fine, Melanie and Amber break down five of the most overused and misunderstood therapy buzzwords online.Melanie ...
Belly Button | Life Transitions, Identity Shifts, and Starting Over
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of I’m Fine, It’s Fine, we sit down with comedian Belly Button for a chat about change, identity, and what it really means to take...
Melissa Villaseñor | Healing Through Creativity, Running, and Letting Go of People-Pleasing
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of I’m Fine, It’s Fine, we sit down with comedian, artist, and impressionist Melissa Villaseñor for a thoughtful, grounding conve...
Travis Holp | What Is A Medium?
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of I’m Fine, It’s Fine, we sit down with medium Travis Holp to talk about spiritual signs, intuition, and the art of tuning into w...
Chas Bugge | Healing In The Body & At Home
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Therapist Chas Bugge joins I’m Fine, It’s Fine for an honest, heartfelt conversation about chronic illness, cancer, grief, and healing complicated...
Piere Escargot | From Survival to Stability
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of I’m Fine, It’s Fine, comedian Amber Autry and therapist Melanie Reese sit down with Piere Escargot for a raw, funny, and deeply...
Tamar Rubin - The Tortured Artist Is So BS
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of I’m Fine, It’s Fine, Comedian Amber Autry and Trauma Therapist Melanie Reese sit down with Comedian Tamar Rubin for a ...
We've All Been Lied To
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on I’m Fine, It’s Fine, comedian Amber Autry and trauma therapist Melanie Reese dive into the wild, confusing, and low-key hilarious mom...
Amber’s Wedding & Melanie’s Montana Reset
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on I’m Fine, It’s Fine, Comedian Amber Autry spills all the behind-the-scenes tea from her wedding and mini-honeymoon, while Trauma Ther...
Jeff Foxworthy - Wisdom Is Knowledge + Scars
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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We’re Taking A Break!
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, comedian Amber Autry opens up about the loss of her father and the profound impact it had on her life. F...
“Shot, Survived, Shared: The Story Behind the Clip”
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, comedian Amber Autry opens up about the loss of her father and the profound impact it had on her life. F...
Derrek Phillips - The Beat of Becoming
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some conversations leave you buzzing long after they’re over, and this one with Derrek Phillips is exactly that. Derrek has spent his life behind th...
Mama - The One You Had vs. The One You Needed
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We loved this episode so much that we are re-releasing it for all of our listeners! You can access 16 episodes and counting just like this one by beco...
Lee Kimbrell - Chasing The Dream While Building A Family
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Kimbrell is back, and he’s glowing. Not with sweat, but with impending fatherhood panic, marital bliss, and just the right amount of self-aware ...
The Nothing Box is Real
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amber and Melanie dig into the emotional dynamics of relationships, especially when one partner (usually a man) seems emotionally avo...
Am I Pretty Enough? Beauty, Validation & Internet Trolls
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this vulnerable and funny episode, Amber dives into the mess of beauty standards, insecurity, and being in the public eye. From teen wounds and goo...
Shannon Ford Middleton - She’s Funny, Not Just Outgoing!
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Shannon Ford Middleton, comedian, influencer, and soon-to-be mom, for a funny and brutally honest conversation about...
Heather Shaw - She's Just Kidding! Seriously!
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re joined by the wildly funny and refreshingly grounded Heather Shaw, and we honestly didn’t stop laughing. From her plans for escap...
Boredom - The Importance Of Doing Nothing
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amber and Melanie dive deep into the underrated magic of boredom. The two of them, no guests, no snacks, and apparently no dopamine. They talk about h...
Alex Kumin - The Shaky Art of Dark Comedy
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Alex Kumin joins us for a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation about trauma, healing, and the comedy world. Alex talks about navigating...
Molly Grace - Pinch Me Moments + Staying Grounded
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of I’m Fine, It’s Fine, hosts Amber and Melanie sit down with musician Molly Grace for a conversation full of laughter, honesty, a...
Madeline Kiel - Painting, Permission Optional
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Artist Madeline Kiel joins us to share the winding road that led her back to art after quitting at 13 due to bullying. From missionary work in China t...
A Note From Melanie + Amber
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello friends,First off, thank you. Each of you reading this. Whether you’ve been with I’m Fine, It’s Fine from the start or just joined our com...
Courtney Michelle - Discovering Self Worth and Identifying Insecurities
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Courtney Michelle is a hilarious, silly, and beautiful person who opens up to Amber and Melanie in a lovely conversation. She shares how insecurities ...
Aubrey Holden - From The Music Industry To Becoming A Therapist
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aubrey Holden, LPC-MHSP, NCC joins Amber and Melanie to shar her story of her origins and what brought her into becoming a therapist and a member of t...
Cocoa Speaks - Medication, Miscarriages, & Being A Joyful Person
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cocoa Speaks is a Nashville based comedian who shares her heart and her joyful energy with us. She opens up about the impacts of ADD meds as a child, ...
Brandi Augustus - Hilarious Comedian, Mother, and Social Justice Advocate
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Brandi Augustus opens up in an incredibly honest way. Sharing the circumstances of her childhood, and the abuse she both witnessed, and exper...
Hannah Roeschlein - Unlike Anyone Else
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah is like no guest we have ever had. She’s sharply funny, whip smart, and self actualized. She shares the practices in her life that have shape...
Madeline Finn
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Madeline Finn joined Amber Autry and Melanie Reese and proved to be one of the most open, self aware, loving humans they have had a chance to sit with...
Suz Ballout - The Experience Of War, Culture + Comedy
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Suz Ballout, a hilarious Chicago comedian joins Amber and Melanie in their brand-new studio space for a hilarious and enlightening episode. Suz has ha...
Kaylee - The Wettest Episode Yet; Talking About Complicated Grief
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our producer Kaylee opens (cries a lot) up about the complicated grief of losing a husband to addiction and how it doesn't play out like the typical l...
Emma Willmann - Bringing Trauma + Self Awareness Into Her Comedy
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Emma Willmann, joins Melanie Reese and Comedian Amber Autry and shares her experiences. She opens up about how a childhood where she wanted f...
Jamie Shriner-Comedic Midwest Princess On Body Image & Life After Divorce
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of I’m Fine It’s Fine, comedian Amber Autry and trauma therapist Melanie Reese sit down with musical comedian Jamie Shriner to div...
Leah Lennox - Children + Adolescent Therapist
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Therapist Leah Lennox joined Amber and Melanie to share her story of becoming a therapist and how her own diagnosis aided in helping her along the way...
Caroline West - Broadway Girls + Dipping Her Toe Into Healing
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline West host of @thebroadwaygirlspodcast joins us to breakdown what the heck is going on down on Nashville's Broadway and what it's like to ...
Zavior Phillips - Expressing Emotions, Changing Family Dynamics & Joy
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and writer Zavior Phillips shares how he has learned to navigate sharing emotions that are 100% all of the time, how that has helped in his r...
Derek Humphrey - Dogs, Marriage, Therapy + The Pursuit of Success
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Derek Humphrey joins Melanie and Amber and shares his experiences as a husband, comedian, and dad dog. He opens up about the positive outcome...
Rob Wentz - Embracing Laughter In The Face Of Loss
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of I’m Fine, It’s Fine, Melanie and Amber catch up with comedian Rob Wentz who opens up about his mom’s glioblastoma brain cance...
Sydni Stephens
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome comedian Sydni Stephens to the show. Sydni takes us on a rollercoaster ride through her fascinating and tu...
Pinky Patel - LIVE FROM CHICAGO!
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amber and Melanie hit the stage at the Den Theater in Chicago with special guest comedian Pinky Patel! Pinky dives into her journey of becoming a come...
Kate Carter - Laughing In Therapy Is Like Coming Up For Air
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Kate Carter leans into dark comedy and shares hard experiences that led her to start standup. Using both childhood experiences and more recen...
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes - Talkuments, Babies After 40, Staying Relatable
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Amber Autry and Melanie Reese on this week’s I’m Fine It’s Fine as they chat with the hilarious Anjelah Johnson. Anjelah opens up about her...
Dr. Laura Anderson - Religious Trauma Therapist Helping Unpack Belief Systems
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Laura Anderson, an esteemed author and therapist specializing in religious trauma. With her extensive background...
AJ Wilkerson - Artistic, Autistic, + Anxious As Hell
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian AJ Wilkerson hilariously shared his journey of self-discovery, navigating the VA system to identify his autism, ADHD, and severe anxiety diag...
Josh Johnson - He's Anxious, But Totally Fine & Content.
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Josh Johnson and Comedian Amber Autry have a candid and hilarious conversation as he delves into social anxiety with his trademark wit. Disco...
Donnie Sengstack - Dealing With Disbelief, A Stutter, + Where To Find Flavortown On The Road
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Donnie Sengstack joined us to talk about his comedy career so far and how it may look a little different than others. Donnie opens up with ge...
Alison Ausherman - Sound Therapy and Good Vibrations Heal
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alison joined Amber and Melanie to teach them about the incredible healing power of sound therapy. Explaining the history and science behind aligning ...
Cody Smith - Are you Famous Or Something? From Severe Anxiety Disorder To Selling Out Shows
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Social Media sensation and new Standup Comedian Cody Smith joins Amber and Melanie as they discuss his whirlwind relationship, OCD, how he ended up in...
Marianna Barksdale - The Heavy Stuff Real Quick, Moving In After A First Date Too?
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Marianna showed up ready to be vulnerable and honest and it was a beautiful conversation. She unpacks her own attempts to end her life, her m...
Lydia Popovich - She/Her/Confident B*tch
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Lydia Popovich is a hilarious comedian who got her start in the Bay Area and it hella shows. She talks with Melanie and Amber about experimen...
Jeff Greenspan - Therapy Since Age 6, He's In His Final Form; Or Is He?
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amber Autry and Melanie Reese sit down with Comedian Jeff Greenspan to discuss the urge to say the "right" thing so you don't offend, using sex for co...
Danae Hays - Genuine, Hilarious, Gay As A Football Bat - The Live Anniversary Show
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and singer Danae Hays was the perfect guest for the one year anniversary show. Recorded live at Trauma Therapy Nashville's office with JB Som...
Jade Adgate - Death Doula, How You Live Is How You Die
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Death can be defined as scary and may make you uncomfortable, but the beautiful conversation with Jade Adgate introduces the topic in a gentle way. Di...
Libbie Higgins - A Scared Rule Follower, Placating, Pleasing, And Hilarious
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Libbie Higgins brought infectious joy. She unveils the layers of her life that contribute to her comedic pursuit. From navigating trauma to l...
Jimmy - Processing Loss, The Grief Of Losing A Parent And A Child
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an intimate conversation with comedian Jimmy as he shares the profound grief of losing his infant child and father. This is a heartfelt ex...
Miriam Kirk - On Using Her Inner Critic As Motivation, Learning When To Take A Break, And The Multiple Benefits Of Moving Your Body
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Miriam Kirk is a hilarious comedian who joins Amber and Melanie to talk about growing up in a large family and the blessing of being encouraged to pur...
Ashley Hampton - Creating BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Systemic Change
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley specializes in working with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ populations, treating trauma, religious dissonance, anxiety, depression, and empowerment. She op...
Fear; Recognizing It's Power Over Us So We Can Live From A Place Of Confidence
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween Spooky Little Beans! Are you afraid of therapy? Amber and Melanie talk about learning how to name your fears and then what to do once ...
Introducing I'm Fine, Could Be Better!
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guess what! We are bringing you the option to listed to I'm Fine, It's Fine WEEKLY!We are bringing in expert guests and having intimate conversations ...
Anna McKeown - Motherhood, Body Trauma, Fear Of Loosing Personal Autonomy
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on this heartfelt and hilarious episode as we sit down with the remarkable Anna McKeown, a mother of two, comedian, storyteller, and artist. A...
JR De Guzman - Musical Comedian, Relationship With Sobriety + How Therapy Has Helped Navigate Life
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jr De Guzman is a hilarious comedian from Southern California who seamlessly pairs music and comedy. You've seen him on Netflix and, he is about to fi...
Alli Newsom - Laughing at Life's Absurdity + Complicated Relationships With Men + Abandonment
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to laugh, cry, and relate as we dive into the captivating world of Alli Newsome, the hilarious Nashville comedian who's unapologetically her...
Corey Knox - The NFL Dream Dashed, Being Raised In The Midst Of Addiction, and Losing Your Parent & Hero
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Corey Knox stopped in just weeks before heading to Austin, TX and shared so much vulnerability and love with us. Corey tells us what it's like growing...
JB Somers - Compartmentalizing Being Christian & Gay, Making Music In The Midst Of Tragedy, & What Being On The Voice Is Like As An Artist
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The incredibly funny JB Somers joined us and his energy lit up the room. He dives into everything from the pharmaceutical industry day job he has, his...
People Pleasing and Boundaries
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with boundaries and people pleasing can impact every aspect of your life. Listen as Amber shares some of her experiences with being around ...
Ritu Tirthani - Uprooting Life In India, Life After Divorce, and Trying New Things Continuously
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we had the hilarious comedian Ritu Tirthani on to share her story. Learning all the cultural differences between her home country of India a...
Bri Fletcher - Talented Singer + Founder of Debully, Growing Up Bullied + Turning Pain Into Art
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Independent Singer-Songwriter Bri Fletcher joined us to share her story of growing up bullied, the challenges and how her experiences pushed her to cr...
Narcissism - A Conversation With Melanie Reese; What is Narcissism? Why it's not as simple as self confidence or assured feelings. A first look at the arrogance and typical Narcissist ideology.
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melanie and Amber discuss narcissism, define it and differentiate it from a self-assured or seemingly overtly confident. Communication Life Hacks to c...
Marie Cecil Anderson - The Grief of Parents Suffering From Alzheimer's, Caring For Family and Making Space For Self Care
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marie Cecil Anderson is a comedian and musician who is becoming more and more politically activated each day. She shares an incredibly vulnerable stor...
Drew Harrison - Managing Anger, Learning From Past Relationships + Why Kid's Shows Are For Adults
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week comedian Drew Harrison shares his story of learning to navigate life with a sibling on the spectrum and managing the anger that comes with i...
Melanie Reese - Trauma Therapist speaks on Healing. w/ Psychedelics, Psychedelic Church, Marriage Counseling as a Child of Divorce, Brainspotting, Talk Therapy
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of I’m Fine It’s Fine, we feature co-host and trauma therapist Melanie Reese, who offers valuable insights on healing trauma with ...
Ryan Rogers - Substituting Drug Addiction W/ Comedy, Walking Away From Money To Heal, And Hard Work At Home + On Stage
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Ryan Rogers stopped by while on tour. The New Orleans-born and raised comic shares his journey from being a successful writer for companies l...
Amber Autry - Exposure Therapy, Reassurance Seeking, The What If Game
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "I'm Fine, It's Fine"! Co-host and Comedian Amber Autry delves deep into the world of Exposure Therapy, Reassurance Seeking, The Wh...
Josh Black - Monogamy, Exploring Shadow Work Through Art, and the Trap of Social Media
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Black sits down to talk about his shadow work art exhibit, the generational misogyny in his family and how it has informed his relationship appr...
Matt Taylor - Sports Injuries, Angry Dads, Keeping Sane On The Road
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Matt Taylor shares what it was like growing up in a house with tension and anger and how comedy diffused the environment. Listen as he recoun...
Fiona Cauley - She's One In Four Million
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fiona Cauley is a hilarious comedian who has faced life-altering news that created challenges, but she finds the funniest darkest moments in them all....
Kevin James Thornton - Hilarious With and Without Autotune
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tiktok Superstar Kevin James Thornton on letting go of expectations and outcomes, sexuality in the gay male community, escaping (or questioning fundam...
Welcome to I'm Fine, It's Fine!
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amber Autry and Melanie Reese welcome you to what is just the beginning of a podcast exploring the more vulnerable sides of comedians. Can you be both...