#57 - of Mixtape Therapy, Hannah and Scottie unpack "Brick" by Ben Folds—a song often associated with abortion, but one that opens the door to a much deeper conversation about relationships, emotional weight, and what it means to carry someone through their darkest moments. Together, they explore the complexities of supporting a partner through depression, grief, chronic illness, addiction, and life's hardest decisions. They discuss the feeling of becoming "the brick" in a relationship, the difference between helping someone out of love versus helping to ease your own discomfort, and how anxious and avoidant attachment styles can shape the way we experience emotional burdens. Can love survive when one person is carrying more than the other? How do you know when staying is an act of compassion—or self-sacrifice? And what does it really mean to see someone as a whole person instead of the weight they're carrying? This honest and compassionate conversation dives into empathy, commitment, emotional resilience, and the difficult choices that define our closest relationships.

Co-Hosts:

Hannah Shaper

https://youtube.com/@hannahshaper6831

https://www.intotheabliss.com/contact

Scottie Gassner

https://youtube.com/@heyjustbe

https://open.spotify.com/show/1THqG0Pch3Gj0kEAAhwmnA?si=VSWIflkQRgOsxUjMEK-o-w

www.heyjustbe.com

Sometimes you just have to press record and see where the conversation takes you. In this special freestyle episode of Mixtape Therapy, Hannah and Scottie put aside the playlist and flow unscripted—no set track, no theme, just authentic conversation. Think of it as the hidden track on your favorite album: spontaneous, raw, and full of surprises.

Co-Hosts:

Hannah Shaper

https://youtube.com/@hannahshaper6831

https://www.intotheabliss.com/contact

Scottie Gassner

https://youtube.com/@heyjustbe

https://open.spotify.com/show/1THqG0Pch3Gj0kEAAhwmnA?si=VSWIflkQRgOsxUjMEK-o-w

www.heyjustbe.com

#56 - of Mixtape Therapy, Scottie and Hannah dive into the complicated, uncomfortable, and rewarding process of personal growth. They explore what it really means to become the best version of yourself — and how that journey can change the relationships around you. Scottie opens up about losing friendships, gaining more authentic connections, and learning that growth often comes with difficult conversations and rejection. Together, they unpack the tension between personal success and maintaining meaningful relationships, while questioning how we define “the best version” of ourselves in both art and everyday life. The conversation also touches on encouragement, validation, and the lasting impact of feeling truly supported. Scottie reflects on a song about Kanye West and his mother that deeply moved her, sparking a conversation about the kind of emotional space people need to pursue their passions. Hannah adds insight into how genuine encouragement often comes from doing the internal work ourselves rather than simply offering empty reassurance. They also discuss boundaries, parenting, therapy, addiction, and the balance between focusing on yourself while still showing up for others. Along the way, they wrestle with the complicated reality of loving people — and even appreciating art — while acknowledging flaws, mistakes, and the need for accountability. This episode is an honest conversation about growth, identity, support, and learning how to love people without losing yourself in the process.

Co-Hosts:

Hannah Shaper

https://youtube.com/@hannahshaper6831

https://www.intotheabliss.com/contact

Scottie Gassner

https://youtube.com/@heyjustbe

https://open.spotify.com/show/1THqG0Pch3Gj0kEAAhwmnA?si=VSWIflkQRgOsxUjMEK-o-w

www.heyjustbe.com