Community Routes
This is a podcast filled with therapists, psychologists, authors, and regular people where we talk about mental and emotional health. We take complex topics and break them down, often over snacks and coffee. Our goal is to provide free, digestible mental health discussions to help build a more healthy, supportive community. Join Samuel, Sarah, and Julie every other week on Tuesdays (or whenever you feel like listening)! Our segments: “Off the Beaten Path” is a special episode that features interviews with the community. ”Unpack That” involves discussing books and concepts about mental health. ”Trail Mix” takes a variety of concepts that are asked to the cohosts and discussed as a group. ”Deep Breath” is a shorter, brief mental message for the week.
Episodes

Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Deep Breath 42: Begin Anew
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Join Julie as she connects the act of meditation to positive habit building.
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Episode 113: Holiday Help 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
A Holiday Help episode to get you through a tough week. Our theme is Holidays, but it could be used for a variety of different experiences.
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Deep Breath 41: Present Moment
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Join Julie as she provides a deep breath about being present in the moment.
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Thursday Nov 27, 2025
Episode 112: Changing of the Seasons
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
We wanted to reach out in a time of seasonal change. Sending love from the CR family!
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
CR Touchbase
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Howdy neighbors! We wanted to let you know we're present and here with you. I hope you find relief in these difficult times. Reach out if you want to start a conversation; we'd love to chat!
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Deep Breath 40: Election, Holidays, and Family Dynamics
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Episode 111: Emotional Gifts and Activation (Joy)
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Join Sarah, Julie, and Samuel for a joyous episode on joy! What are the benefits? What happens when there's excess?
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Deep Breath 39: On Election Day 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
We wanted to come together as a community to extend our support through a very stressful election cycle. Join the whole crew as we take a pause together, as a community, and remind you that we can do hard things.
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Deep Breath 38: Restorative Movement
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Take a deep breath and stretch! This is a great time to feel and listen to your body. Whether you are standing or sitting, join Julie in being mindful while you stretch and take up space.
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Episode 110: Emotional Gifts and Activation (Pain)
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
This is a tough episode, but an important one! Join the community as they sit down and talk about pain. What are the positives of pain when it's well managed? What are the negatives when it's out of control?
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Deep Breath 37: How to Find Calm
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Whew, we've had a few deep episodes in a row! Sarah explores how to regain your "breath" and how she has been finding calm.
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Episode 109: Emotional Gifts and Activation (Anger and Fear)
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
The positives to anger? The negatives to joy? It may sound strange but understanding both the benefits and limitations to our emotions is life giving. Join Sarah, Julie, and Samuel as they open the series on Emotional Gifts to anger and fear.
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Thanks for Joining Us
This is a podcast filled with therapists, psychologists, authors, and regular people where we talk about mental and emotional health. We take complex topics and break them down, often over snacks and coffee. Our goal is to provide free, digestible mental health discussions to help build a more healthy, supportive community. Join Samuel, Sarah, and Julie every other week on Tuesdays at 7 am (or whenever you feel like listening)!
Our segments:
“Off the Beaten Path” is a special episode that features interviews with the community.
”Unpack That” involves discussing books and concepts about mental health.
"Trail Mix" takes a variety of concepts that are asked to the cohosts and discussed as a group.
"Deep Breath" is a shorter, brief mental message for the week.






