6 Feet Above with Megan Armstrong
Megan Armstrong
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6 Feet Above was created when I started to share my journey of spending 16 years wishing I was 6 feet under, to living a full and happy life, 6 feet above. The more I told my story, the more I realized people were genuinely interested in my struggles, without passing the judgement I was always fearful of. I discovered that people wanted and needed to talk about their stories and struggles, and began to confide in me. I started to realize we all have a past with difficulties, and we are probably going through some hard things at this very moment. But it's up to us to not let our past or current struggles define us. We have to take responsibility for our own lives and emotions, because we can use them to create a life we love. The 6 Feet Above podcast will explore this process in each episode. It will be a place to share people's stories of struggle and success. To find out what worked for them in creating a life of happiness. Some weeks it may get pretty dark as we discuss serious topics. Other weeks it may be a bit lighter. But each week we will discover real people, who have overcome their obstacles, to live a life of joy and positivity. I hope you will join me on this journey. I'm Megan Armstrong. Welcome to life 6 Feet Above.
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7: Renee's Story: Mental Illness Affects All of Us
6 Feet Above with Megan Armstrong
11/26/19 • 45 min
Renee Klein's story begins with her sister, Sandy. When Sandy was just 2.5 years old she was hypersensitive to people and things in her environment, and her family knew she was atypical for her age. At 8 years old, Sandy had a psychotic break and her family's lives would never be the same. Renee shares how the struggles of a family member very much affects the entire family and their group of friends. Her family turned that challenge into something good in bringing awareness and action to help support other families dealing with mental illness by working with NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) and the housingtaskforce.org as well as supporting the genetic research with the Prechter Family Fund. Renee has made it her life mission to share her family's story to bring light to a sometimes dark subject and show compassion to everyone she meets - because you never know what someone is going through.
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18: Allison's Story: Advocating for Yourself
6 Feet Above with Megan Armstrong
07/21/20 • 69 min
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When we think of disordered eating and body image issues we usually think of girls and women in their teens and 20s. But, it wasn’t until 41 when Allison Hare struggled with her relationship with food and severe body dysmorphia. In this episode we learn what happened to Allison to trigger this trauma and how she learned to cope with her disorder. As a mother of two, loving wife, podcast host & coach and technology sales badass, Allison Hare gets real, vulnerable and even flips the script on host Megan Armstrong in this week's episode.
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16: Kelly's Story: Finding Hope in Death
6 Feet Above with Megan Armstrong
07/07/20 • 68 min
Kelly Henderson was expecting twin girls but at her 25 week checkup she knew something was wrong. Hope Isabella Henderson never made it to her due date but her memory lives on in twin sister Shelby, brother Pace and baby Henderson due this fall. In this episode we learn what it's like to lose a child, how it affects a marriage, the pain a family goes through dealing with life and death at the same time and finding hope in tragedy.
14: Kristin’s Story: It’s NOT All in Your Head
6 Feet Above with Megan Armstrong
06/23/20 • 54 min
Did you know there is a direct correlation between our gut health, hormones and genetics when it comes to mental health and illness? In this episode, STAT Wellness Founder, Kristin Oja, DNP, FNP-C, IFMCP discusses how the foods we eat could actually be contributing to our mental health or lack thereof. She also talks about how stress and physical fitness can play a big part in depression and anxiety and why it’s important to know what’s really going on with our own physiology. Kristin provides tangible ways to take control of your own health with a balanced combination of medicine, mindfulness and movement because wellness feels good!
13: Kim’s Story: You Have to be the CEO of Your Own Health
6 Feet Above with Megan Armstrong
06/16/20 • 73 min
Kim Schaper’s mental health journey began at the age of 7 years old when she was molested by her grandfather. For years she struggled with eating disorders, depression and finding self love. From trips in and out of treatment centers, being over medicated for years, to educating herself about mental health and wellness Kim is an inspiration. She uses her experiences to help others on their physical and mental health journeys as a way to find overall wellness.
12: Kristin's Story: The Perfect Storm
6 Feet Above with Megan Armstrong
06/09/20 • 85 min
From the outside, it looked liked Kristin Mize had the perfect life. Married to her high school sweetheart she had a beautiful baby boy who was one and a half, she was pregnant with 2 more twin boys on the way, had a great career living in a suburb of Atlanta and even had the picket fence to go with it. But it wasn't until she finally told her husband he'd be better off without her that she was able to get the help she needed after being diagnosed with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder. With the help of doctors, medication and close friends Kristin gave birth to twin boys and became a counselor to help women going through similar issues she had experienced. She specializes in helping other women along their journeys of motherhood from prenatal through postpartum and beyond because she truly believes you have to take care of yourself first to be the best mother and wife you can be. Kristin owns her own practice (www.kristinmize.com) and recently launched the Good Vibe Mom Tribe (@good.vibe.mom.tribe) with the goal of creating a fun, honest and real-life community promoting maternal mental health and supporting women, mothers and hopeful moms-to-be.
10: Denae's Story: When a Healthy Habit Becomes an Addiction
6 Feet Above with Megan Armstrong
12/10/19 • 71 min
Denae Olberding found confidence and true happiness in running. But after daily training, malnutrition and anorexia, and running over 13 marathons in just a few short years her body began to shut down. In this episode Denae talks about walking away from the one thing she loved the most and how it affected her both physically and mentally. She also discusses the healing process, finding joy in creating a run club for others and shares that the struggle is still present today.
11: Dan's Story: You Never Get Over It, You Just Get Through It
6 Feet Above with Megan Armstrong
12/17/19 • 76 min
On November 9th, 2018, Dan Curran's dad took his own life. Dan is the friend who encouraged our host, Megan, to share her story which inspired this podcast. In this episode we learn how depression and suicide affect our loved ones and why it's a final act of desperation. Dan also sheds light on his own struggles with anxiety and the steps he took to overcome panic attacks. As a high school physical education teacher, Dan shares his perspective on what our youth are going through as anxiety and depression are more prominent than ever. He talks about ways we can help the next generation with their mental health and how he hopes that sharing his story will help normalize the conversation.
9: Phillip’s Story Part 2: Crossing the Bridge
6 Feet Above with Megan Armstrong
12/03/19 • 24 min
In Part 2 of Phillip's story, we learn about the moment he hit rock bottom and planned to end his life. Phillip now uses his story to help others from all walks of life. He encourages people to ask for help to get through the hardest times and is leading by example by being vulnerable and sharing his emotional journey.
15: Brandon's Story: Smiling Through the Pain
6 Feet Above with Megan Armstrong
06/30/20 • 65 min
There is a stigma that comes with being an NFL player but Brandon Chubb is breaking that in this episode. As a black man growing up in Marietta, Georgia we learn how football shaped Brandon both professionally and personally, how race has played a factor in his life and how he has struggled with depression over the last year and a half.
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FAQ
How many episodes does 6 Feet Above with Megan Armstrong have?
6 Feet Above with Megan Armstrong currently has 54 episodes available.
What topics does 6 Feet Above with Megan Armstrong cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Mental Health and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on 6 Feet Above with Megan Armstrong?
The episode title '7: Renee's Story: Mental Illness Affects All of Us' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on 6 Feet Above with Megan Armstrong?
The average episode length on 6 Feet Above with Megan Armstrong is 66 minutes.
How often are episodes of 6 Feet Above with Megan Armstrong released?
Episodes of 6 Feet Above with Megan Armstrong are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of 6 Feet Above with Megan Armstrong?
The first episode of 6 Feet Above with Megan Armstrong was released on Oct 16, 2019.
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